Elmstead Primary School
URN: 115260 • Colchester CO7 7YQ
Overview
- Name
- Elmstead Primary School
- URN
- 115260
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ian MacDonald (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Elmcroft, Holly Way, Colchester CO7 7YQ
Summary
Elmstead Primary School, located in Colchester, Essex, is a mixed foundation primary school with a current enrolment of 211 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 208. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment where children are encouraged to develop a 'Growth Mindset'. This ethos promotes mutual respect, independence, and a culture of achievement among students.
The curriculum at Elmstead adheres to the National Curriculum, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to secondary education. History is taught with an emphasis on developing critical skills such as chronological understanding and historical enquiry, complemented by engaging trips and activities that bring learning to life.
Elmstead Primary School prides itself on a collaborative approach involving teaching staff, governors, parents, and the wider community, all working together to support the academic and personal growth of each child. The school values good manners, presentation, and the celebration of individual successes, preparing students for life in modern Britain.
The curriculum at Elmstead adheres to the National Curriculum, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to secondary education. History is taught with an emphasis on developing critical skills such as chronological understanding and historical enquiry, complemented by engaging trips and activities that bring learning to life.
Elmstead Primary School prides itself on a collaborative approach involving teaching staff, governors, parents, and the wider community, all working together to support the academic and personal growth of each child. The school values good manners, presentation, and the celebration of individual successes, preparing students for life in modern Britain.
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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 | 211 | 113 | 98 | 208 | 14.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 211 | 113 | 98 | 208 | 14.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 206 | 114 | 92 | 208 | 13.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 206 | 114 | 92 | 208 | 13.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 206 | 100 | 106 | 208 | 9.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 217 | 108 | 109 | 215 | 4.60 |
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