Montgomery Junior School, Colchester
URN: 114750 • Colchester CO2 9QG
Overview
- Name
- Montgomery Junior School, Colchester
- URN
- 114750
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michelle Wright (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01206572288
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Baronswood Way, Colchester CO2 9QG
Summary
Montgomery Junior School, located in Colchester, Essex, is a community primary school that serves a mixed-gender population of 340 pupils, with a capacity for 360. Established in 1965, the school has strong ties to the local military community, with nearly 50% of its students coming from service families. The school is dedicated to providing a welcoming and supportive environment, ensuring that all children receive a high-quality education tailored to their needs.
The curriculum at Montgomery Junior School is designed to engage and stimulate students, focusing on core skills and a broad range of subjects. The staff are committed to fostering a calm and focused learning atmosphere, encouraging open communication with parents to enhance the educational experience. The school also offers various extracurricular activities, including sports and arts, to promote well-rounded development.
Montgomery Junior School prioritises inclusivity and support for families transitioning from other military schools, making it a suitable choice for those in the garrison area. With a strong emphasis on community and collaboration, the school aims to provide a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
The curriculum at Montgomery Junior School is designed to engage and stimulate students, focusing on core skills and a broad range of subjects. The staff are committed to fostering a calm and focused learning atmosphere, encouraging open communication with parents to enhance the educational experience. The school also offers various extracurricular activities, including sports and arts, to promote well-rounded development.
Montgomery Junior School prioritises inclusivity and support for families transitioning from other military schools, making it a suitable choice for those in the garrison area. With a strong emphasis on community and collaboration, the school aims to provide a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
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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 | 340 | 168 | 172 | 360 | 18.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 341 | 158 | 183 | 360 | 18.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 345 | 168 | 177 | 360 | 19.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 345 | 168 | 177 | 360 | 19.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 326 | 167 | 159 | 360 | 18.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 343 | 188 | 155 | 360 | 15.70 |
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