Great Bentley Primary School
URN: 149967 • Colchester CO7 8LD
Overview
- Name
- Great Bentley Primary School
- URN
- 149967
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- PENROSE LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 40.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Skillern (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01206250331
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Plough Road, Colchester CO7 8LD
Summary
Great Bentley Primary School, located in Colchester, Essex, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 244 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 240. The school prides itself on fostering a vibrant learning environment where children are encouraged to develop a passion for learning and high aspirations. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and well-rounded, ensuring that each child's individual talents are nurtured.
The school operates from two buildings: a modern Key Stage 2 facility opened in September 2024, and the original Victorian school building, which houses Key Stage 1 and early years classes. Great Bentley Primary School emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between home and school, actively involving parents in their children's education and valuing their support.
Additionally, the school offers wraparound care to assist working families, and it maintains strong relationships with the local community and other educational institutions. The ethos of the school is rooted in core values such as growth mindset, respect, and empathy, which are integrated into daily learning to help students become well-rounded individuals.
The school operates from two buildings: a modern Key Stage 2 facility opened in September 2024, and the original Victorian school building, which houses Key Stage 1 and early years classes. Great Bentley Primary School emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between home and school, actively involving parents in their children's education and valuing their support.
Additionally, the school offers wraparound care to assist working families, and it maintains strong relationships with the local community and other educational institutions. The ethos of the school is rooted in core values such as growth mindset, respect, and empathy, which are integrated into daily learning to help students become well-rounded individuals.
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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
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- PENROSE LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 244
- Boys
- 128
- Girls
- 116
- FSM %
- 11.50
- Open date
- 2023-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 244 | 128 | 116 | 240 | 11.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 215 | 123 | 92 | 210 | 8.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 210 |
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