Gosbecks Primary School
URN: 114742 • Colchester CO2 9DG
Overview
- Name
- Gosbecks Primary School
- URN
- 114742
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Hannah McCann (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01206575407
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Owen Ward Close, Colchester CO2 9DG
Summary
Gosbecks Primary School is a community school located in Colchester, Essex, catering to a mixed-gender population of 248 pupils, with a capacity of 285. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The ethos of "Be the Best You Can Be" underpins the school's approach to education, focusing on academic achievement alongside emotional and social development.
The curriculum at Gosbecks is designed to be broad and balanced, promoting not only academic skills but also physical, cultural, and emotional wellbeing. The school places a strong emphasis on teaching values such as tolerance, kindness, and resilience, ensuring that children are well-prepared for future challenges. Support for students is a priority, with teachers maintaining high expectations while providing pastoral care.
Gosbecks Primary School actively engages with parents and the wider community, encouraging visits to experience the school's welcoming atmosphere. The school offers various extracurricular activities and initiatives, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration among students, staff, and families.
The curriculum at Gosbecks is designed to be broad and balanced, promoting not only academic skills but also physical, cultural, and emotional wellbeing. The school places a strong emphasis on teaching values such as tolerance, kindness, and resilience, ensuring that children are well-prepared for future challenges. Support for students is a priority, with teachers maintaining high expectations while providing pastoral care.
Gosbecks Primary School actively engages with parents and the wider community, encouraging visits to experience the school's welcoming atmosphere. The school offers various extracurricular activities and initiatives, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration among students, staff, and families.
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Nearby alternatives
- Home Farm Primary School (75.6)
- Hamilton Primary School (75.4)
- Home Farm Primary School (75.1)
- St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester (74.0)
- Great Bentley Primary School (73.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 248 | 121 | 127 | 285 | 16.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 265 | 130 | 135 | 285 | 14.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 299 | 148 | 151 | 285 | 15.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 299 | 148 | 151 | 315 | 15.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 304 | 152 | 152 | 315 | 15.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 308 | 158 | 150 | 315 | 15.90 |
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