Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery
URN: 115312 • Colchester CO6 2RH
Overview
- Name
- Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery
- URN
- 115312
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jakki Sibley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01787222205
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Park Lane, Colchester CO6 2RH
Summary
Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery, located in Colchester, Essex, is a foundation school that serves a mixed-gender population of 407 pupils, with a capacity of 420. The school prioritises creating a supportive and enriching environment where each child is valued and encouraged to become confident, independent learners. The curriculum is designed to engage students actively, fostering a love for learning while ensuring mastery of essential skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.
The school places significant emphasis on personal development and emotional wellbeing, promoting resilience and creativity among its pupils. Children are encouraged to work collaboratively and independently, with an understanding that making mistakes is a vital part of the learning process. The dedicated teaching staff strive to challenge students while celebrating their individual achievements.
Community involvement is integral to the school's ethos, with strong ties to local events and opportunities for residents to share their knowledge with students. This connection enhances the learning experience and helps students appreciate their role within the wider community.
The school places significant emphasis on personal development and emotional wellbeing, promoting resilience and creativity among its pupils. Children are encouraged to work collaboratively and independently, with an understanding that making mistakes is a vital part of the learning process. The dedicated teaching staff strive to challenge students while celebrating their individual achievements.
Community involvement is integral to the school's ethos, with strong ties to local events and opportunities for residents to share their knowledge with students. This connection enhances the learning experience and helps students appreciate their role within the wider community.
Useful links
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
- Event Booking System (other)
- Parent View (other)
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- Your School Wear (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 | 407 | 222 | 185 | 420 | 13.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 408 | 219 | 189 | 420 | 15.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 419 | 228 | 191 | 420 | 16.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 419 | 228 | 191 | 420 | 16.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 410 | 226 | 184 | 420 | 15.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 390 | 208 | 182 | 420 | 13.30 |
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