Friars Grove Primary School
URN: 114761 • Colchester CO4 0PZ
Overview
- Name
- Friars Grove Primary School
- URN
- 114761
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Susan Shipp (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01206843683
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Upland Drive, Colchester CO4 0PZ
Summary
      Friars Grove Primary School is a community school located in Colchester, Essex, catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11. With a current enrolment of 398 students and a capacity of 420, the school aims to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and personally. The school promotes core values of ambition, integrity, and respect, which guide its educational approach and interactions within the community.
The school is committed to supporting all learners, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring they receive personalized learning and resources tailored to their needs. Friars Grove fosters strong partnerships with families, encouraging involvement in their children's education from the outset, particularly during the transition into Reception.
Parents are invited to participate in various school events and open days, which are designed to help them understand the school's ethos and educational practices. The school emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, aiming to empower each child to reach their full potential within a supportive community framework. For more information, visit their website at www.friarsgroveprimaryschool.com.
      The school is committed to supporting all learners, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring they receive personalized learning and resources tailored to their needs. Friars Grove fosters strong partnerships with families, encouraging involvement in their children's education from the outset, particularly during the transition into Reception.
Parents are invited to participate in various school events and open days, which are designed to help them understand the school's ethos and educational practices. The school emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, aiming to empower each child to reach their full potential within a supportive community framework. For more information, visit their website at www.friarsgroveprimaryschool.com.
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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 | 398 | 199 | 199 | 420 | 19.80 | 
| 2024-09-11 | 410 | 205 | 205 | 420 | 20.50 | 
| 2023-09-11 | 408 | 225 | 183 | 420 | 17.90 | 
| 2022-09-11 | 408 | 225 | 183 | 420 | 17.90 | 
| 2021-09-11 | 400 | 232 | 168 | 420 | 14.30 | 
| 2020-09-11 | 398 | 229 | 169 | 420 | 10.10 | 
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