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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Newsletter 26th September (download)
- Newsletter 3rd October (download)
- Get Directions (other)
- School Videos (other)
- Log in (other)
- Website design by PrimarySite (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 | 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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