Great Bentley Primary School

URN: 114736 • Colchester CO7 8LD

Overview

Name
Great Bentley Primary School
URN
114736
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
73.2 / 100
School thumbnail

Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Tracey Caffull (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Plough Road, Colchester CO7 8LD

Summary

Great Bentley Primary School is a community school located in Colchester, Essex, serving 215 pupils with a capacity of 210. The school is committed to providing a well-rounded education that fosters a passion for learning and encourages children to develop their full potential. The curriculum is designed to engage students and cultivate essential skills, ensuring they are well-prepared for future educational transitions.

The school's ethos is built around core values of growth mindset, respect, empathy, aspiration, and teamwork. These principles guide the learning environment, promoting resilience and collaboration among students. Great Bentley Primary School also emphasizes the importance of partnerships with parents and the local community, recognizing that education is a collaborative effort.

To support working families, the school offers wraparound care services before and after school. The facilities include a modern Key Stage 2 building, opened in September 2024, alongside renovated classrooms for Key Stage 1 and early years. This investment in infrastructure reflects the school's commitment to providing a safe and stimulating environment for all children.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
215
Boys
116
Girls
99
FSM %
8.80
Open date
Close date
2023-08-31
Last Ofsted
2022-11-03
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 215 116 99 210 8.80
2024-09-11 215 116 99 210 8.80
2023-09-11 210 113 97 210 8.10
2022-09-11 210 113 97 210 8.10
2021-09-11 212 108 104 210 6.60
2020-09-11 213 111 102 210 7.00

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Add a review

Please sign in to post a review. Go to login

Are you the school owner?

Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.

Requires login