Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
URN: 141195 • Colchester CO4 0DT
Overview
- Name
- Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
- URN
- 141195
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kate Nunn (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01206864375
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Barnardiston Road, Colchester CO4 0DT
Summary
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery, located in Colchester, Essex, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 180 pupils, out of a capacity of 210. The school is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment where children can thrive academically and socially. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its vision: "Together we grow, together we thrive," supported by core values that encourage aspiration, resilience, collaboration, curiosity, confidence, and kindness.
The curriculum at Willow Brook is designed to foster intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development, ensuring a well-rounded education for all students. The school emphasizes the importance of self-discipline and independence in learning, while also promoting respect and understanding among diverse cultures and beliefs.
Community engagement is a key focus, with the school striving to build strong links with families and the wider community. Willow Brook aims to create a nurturing environment where every child feels secure and enthusiastic about their learning journey, preparing them to become responsible citizens.
The curriculum at Willow Brook is designed to foster intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development, ensuring a well-rounded education for all students. The school emphasizes the importance of self-discipline and independence in learning, while also promoting respect and understanding among diverse cultures and beliefs.
Community engagement is a key focus, with the school striving to build strong links with families and the wider community. Willow Brook aims to create a nurturing environment where every child feels secure and enthusiastic about their learning journey, preparing them to become responsible citizens.
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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)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 180
- Boys
- 96
- Girls
- 84
- FSM %
- 38.50
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 180 | 96 | 84 | 210 | 38.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 197 | 92 | 105 | 210 | 40.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 181 | 90 | 91 | 210 | 38.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 181 | 90 | 91 | 210 | 38.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 186 | 92 | 94 | 210 | 33.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 206 | 96 | 110 | 210 | 23.60 |
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