Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery

URN: 114755 • Colchester CO7 0HU

Overview

Name
Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery
URN
114755
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Laura Khine (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01206302719
Website
Visit
Address
Eastern Road, Colchester CO7 0HU

Summary

Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery is a community school located in Colchester, Essex, accommodating 642 pupils with a capacity of 660. The school provides education for children aged two to eleven and prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Since the amalgamation of the infant and junior schools in 2018, Brightlingsea has focused on maintaining a personal touch, ensuring that staff know the children and their families well.

The curriculum at Brightlingsea is comprehensive, covering a wide range of subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, and the Arts, alongside modern foreign languages and physical education. The school emphasizes outdoor learning and offers various extracurricular activities to enrich students' educational experiences.

Brightlingsea Primary School has received an 'Outstanding' rating in its recent Ofsted report, particularly for leadership and management, behaviour, and personal development. The school is committed to community engagement and encourages parental involvement through regular newsletters and accessible communication channels. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
660
Pupils
642
Boys
316
Girls
326
FSM %
21.20
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-02-29
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 642 316 326 660 21.20
2024-09-11 670 347 323 660 21.90
2023-09-11 744 373 371 690 23.00
2022-09-11 744 373 371 690 23.00
2021-09-11 750 378 372 630 22.40
2020-09-11 746 373 373 630 15.90

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