Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

URN: 115079 • Colchester CO6 1AZ

Overview

Name
Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
URN
115079
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lucy Overton (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01206210415
Website
Visit
Address
Chrismund Way, Colchester CO6 1AZ

Summary

Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a small, mixed-gender primary school located just outside Colchester, Essex. With a current enrolment of 82 pupils and a capacity of 84, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. The ethos is rooted in the belief that children learn best when they feel happy and secure, promoting values of cooperation, support, and friendship.

The school implements a Cornerstones Curriculum designed to cater to individual learning needs and encourage creativity. With a recent expansion from three to four classes, Great Tey ensures small class sizes, allowing for personalized attention from teachers and teaching assistants. This approach has been positively reflected in parent feedback, with 97% expressing satisfaction with their child's progress and overall school experience.

Great Tey Primary School is committed to creating a close-knit community where children feel valued and safe. Parents have noted the strong family atmosphere and the effective handling of any issues, contributing to a positive school culture. The school actively encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits to experience its nurturing environment firsthand.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
84
Pupils
82
Boys
42
Girls
40
FSM %
26.80
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-03-21
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 82 42 40 84 26.80
2024-09-11 82 39 43 84 31.70
2023-09-11 77 41 36 84 20.80
2022-09-11 77 41 36 84 20.80
2021-09-11 70 38 32 84 14.30
2020-09-11 73 40 33 84 9.60

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