Milldene Primary School
URN: 114760 • Colchester CO5 0EF
Overview
- Name
- Milldene Primary School
- URN
- 114760
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Margaret Coxhead (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01621816490
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 65 Barbrook Lane, Colchester CO5 0EF
Summary
Milldene Primary School is a mixed community school located in Tiptree, Colchester, Essex, accommodating 196 pupils out of a capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive environment where every child is valued. Their ethos emphasizes the importance of social skills, resilience, and a love of learning, aiming to help each child discover their unique strengths and abilities.
The curriculum at Milldene encourages exploration and discovery, providing students with first-hand experiences of the wider world. The school prioritizes developing confidence, self-esteem, and independence, while also fostering respect for diverse cultures and beliefs. Parents and carers are seen as essential partners in supporting their child's academic and personal growth.
Milldene Primary School actively promotes a strong sense of community, encouraging collaboration between staff, students, and families. The school offers various resources and support, including a dedicated website with information about admissions, policies, and extracurricular activities, ensuring that parents are well-informed and engaged in their child's education.
The curriculum at Milldene encourages exploration and discovery, providing students with first-hand experiences of the wider world. The school prioritizes developing confidence, self-esteem, and independence, while also fostering respect for diverse cultures and beliefs. Parents and carers are seen as essential partners in supporting their child's academic and personal growth.
Milldene Primary School actively promotes a strong sense of community, encouraging collaboration between staff, students, and families. The school offers various resources and support, including a dedicated website with information about admissions, policies, and extracurricular activities, ensuring that parents are well-informed and engaged in their child's education.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Absence from School (sen)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Forthcoming Events (calendar)
- Latest Newsletter (download)
- prospectus (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Key Stages - Including Subject Policies (other)
- Policies (other)
- PTFA Policies (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 | 196 | 99 | 97 | 210 | 21.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 196 | 104 | 92 | 210 | 15.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 187 | 89 | 98 | 210 | 17.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 187 | 89 | 98 | 210 | 17.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 182 | 89 | 93 | 210 | 14.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 179 | 95 | 84 | 210 | 9.50 |
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