Home Farm Primary School

URN: 147713 • Colchester CO3 4JL

Overview

Name
Home Farm Primary School
URN
147713
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
ALPHA TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
75.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Richard Potter (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01206577430
Website
Visit
Address
Shelley Road, Colchester CO3 4JL

Summary

Home Farm Primary School, located in Colchester, Essex, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 424 pupils, slightly exceeding its capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering holistic development, ensuring that each child grows academically and personally. The ethos of the school emphasizes collaboration with parents and the community to provide a well-rounded educational experience.

The curriculum at Home Farm Primary focuses on engaging learning opportunities, including outdoor activities, public speaking, and performances. The school hosts exciting project weeks each half term, encouraging creativity and teamwork among students. The staff and governors prioritize safety and cultural exploration, aiming to prepare pupils for their future educational journeys.

Home Farm Primary School invites prospective parents to an open evening on 20th November 2025 for children starting school in September 2026. This event will provide an opportunity for parents and carers to learn more about the school's values and educational approach. For more information, visit their website at www.homefarmprimary.com.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ALPHA TRUST
Capacity
420
Pupils
424
Boys
225
Girls
199
FSM %
6.40
Open date
2020-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-10-21
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 424 225 199 420 6.40
2024-09-11 421 218 203 420 5.90
2023-09-11 368 190 178 420 5.20
2022-09-11 368 190 178 420 5.20
2021-09-11 360 178 182 420 5.80
2020-09-11 420

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