Mersea Island School

URN: 115311 • Colchester CO5 8QX

Overview

Name
Mersea Island School
URN
115311
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Tania Wright (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01206382736
Website
Visit
Address
Barfield Road, Colchester CO5 8QX

Summary

Mersea Island School is a mixed foundation primary school located in Colchester, Essex, with a current enrolment of 393 pupils and a capacity of 468. The school prides itself on a caring community ethos, emphasizing high expectations for behaviour and academic achievement. The staff are dedicated to providing a supportive environment where effort is celebrated, and mistakes are viewed as opportunities for learning.

The curriculum at Mersea Island School is designed to be broad and engaging, extending beyond statutory requirements to include various extracurricular activities, sports, and music tuition. The school promotes a culture of community, aspiration, respect, and enjoyment, ensuring that each child develops essential life skills and becomes a responsible citizen.

Mersea Island School actively fosters strong partnerships with parents and the local community, encouraging open communication and collaboration. The school is situated near the beach, allowing for unique outdoor learning experiences. Parents considering enrolment are encouraged to visit the school to see its vibrant learning environment firsthand.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
468
Pupils
393
Boys
212
Girls
181
FSM %
19.60
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-03-03
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 393 212 181 468 19.60
2024-09-11 390 216 174 468 17.50
2023-09-11 392 224 168 468 14.20
2022-09-11 392 224 168 468 14.20
2021-09-11 391 236 155 468 13.50
2020-09-11 420 250 170 468 11.30

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