Prettygate Junior School
URN: 114743 • Colchester CO3 4PH
Overview
- Name
- Prettygate Junior School
- URN
- 114743
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Millbourne (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01206577608
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Plume Avenue, Colchester CO3 4PH
Summary
Prettygate Junior School, located in Colchester, Essex, is a community school that caters to mixed-gender pupils aged 7 to 11. With a current enrolment of 254 students and a capacity of 256, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing environment. The school has a strong reputation for academic excellence and focuses on developing the whole child through a broad and rich curriculum.
The ethos of Prettygate Junior School is built on the core values of ambition, respect, and kindness, fostering a positive attitude towards learning among its pupils. The leadership team and staff work collaboratively to ensure that every child reaches their full potential, preparing them to be confident, lifelong learners.
In addition to the academic curriculum, the school emphasizes outdoor play and learning, enhancing students' social and emotional development. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, and the school offers opportunities for tours and communication through its dedicated office teams. For more information, visit their website at http://www.prettygateschools.co.uk.
The ethos of Prettygate Junior School is built on the core values of ambition, respect, and kindness, fostering a positive attitude towards learning among its pupils. The leadership team and staff work collaboratively to ensure that every child reaches their full potential, preparing them to be confident, lifelong learners.
In addition to the academic curriculum, the school emphasizes outdoor play and learning, enhancing students' social and emotional development. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, and the school offers opportunities for tours and communication through its dedicated office teams. For more information, visit their website at http://www.prettygateschools.co.uk.
Useful links
- Governors pages (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Local Events and News (calendar)
- School Events (calendar)
- News and Events (calendar)
- Autumn Term (other)
- Policies (other)
- Website Policy (other)
- Term Times (other)
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 | 254 | 121 | 133 | 256 | 15.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 254 | 125 | 129 | 256 | 11.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 259 | 126 | 133 | 256 | 11.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 259 | 126 | 133 | 256 | 11.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 257 | 123 | 134 | 256 | 10.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 255 | 116 | 139 | 256 | 11.80 |
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