Highwoods Community Primary School
URN: 139462 • Colchester CO4 9SN
Overview
- Name
- Highwoods Community Primary School
- URN
- 139462
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- HIGHWOODS COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Disley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01206845887
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Tynedale Square, Colchester CO4 9SN
Summary
Highwoods Community Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Colchester, Essex, with a current enrolment of 447 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 428. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential. The ethos of the school revolves around the belief that all children deserve opportunities to thrive academically and personally.
The curriculum at Highwoods encompasses core subjects such as maths, reading, and writing, while also offering a range of experiences in the arts, history, computing, and science. The school places a strong emphasis on developing essential life skills, including resilience and independence, through initiatives like Forest School, which encourages children to engage with their environment and take appropriate risks.
Highwoods values strong partnerships with parents, recognising their vital role in their children's education. The school encourages open communication and invites parents to participate actively in their children's learning journey, ensuring a collaborative approach to education that benefits the entire community.
The curriculum at Highwoods encompasses core subjects such as maths, reading, and writing, while also offering a range of experiences in the arts, history, computing, and science. The school places a strong emphasis on developing essential life skills, including resilience and independence, through initiatives like Forest School, which encourages children to engage with their environment and take appropriate risks.
Highwoods values strong partnerships with parents, recognising their vital role in their children's education. The school encourages open communication and invites parents to participate actively in their children's learning journey, ensuring a collaborative approach to education that benefits the entire community.
Useful links
- @HCPScolchester (other)
- https://sway.cloud.microsoft/iyANawzHzLvri2HI?ref=Link (other)
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (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)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- HIGHWOODS COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 428
- Pupils
- 447
- Boys
- 234
- Girls
- 213
- FSM %
- 17.70
- Open date
- 2013-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 447 | 234 | 213 | 428 | 17.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 427 | 226 | 201 | 428 | 17.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 427 | 225 | 202 | 428 | 17.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 427 | 225 | 202 | 428 | 17.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 430 | 217 | 213 | 428 | 17.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 426 | 208 | 218 | 428 | 11.50 |
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