Elmstead Primary School
URN: 149972 • Colchester CO7 7YQ
Overview
- Name
- Elmstead Primary School
- URN
- 149972
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- PENROSE LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 42.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ian MacDonald (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01206822889
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Elmcroft, Holly Way, Colchester CO7 7YQ
Summary
Elmstead Primary School, located in Colchester, Essex, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 211 pupils, slightly exceeding its capacity of 208. The school fosters an inclusive learning environment where mutual respect and personal growth are paramount. The ethos encourages a 'Growth Mindset', aiming to challenge students academically, socially, and morally while promoting lifelong learning.
The curriculum at Elmstead adheres to the National Curriculum, ensuring that students develop essential skills in various subjects, including history. The school emphasizes the importance of historical understanding, encouraging curiosity and critical thinking as students learn about key events and figures from the past. This approach prepares children for a smooth transition to secondary education.
Elmstead Primary School values community involvement, with collaboration among staff, governors, parents, and local residents. The school is committed to nurturing a supportive atmosphere where achievements are celebrated, and good manners are encouraged, helping to prepare students for life in modern Britain.
The curriculum at Elmstead adheres to the National Curriculum, ensuring that students develop essential skills in various subjects, including history. The school emphasizes the importance of historical understanding, encouraging curiosity and critical thinking as students learn about key events and figures from the past. This approach prepares children for a smooth transition to secondary education.
Elmstead Primary School values community involvement, with collaboration among staff, governors, parents, and local residents. The school is committed to nurturing a supportive atmosphere where achievements are celebrated, and good manners are encouraged, helping to prepare students for life in modern Britain.
Useful links
- Our Trust (other)
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- Google Chrome (other)
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
- Website design (other)
- Vacancies (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
- PENROSE LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 208
- Pupils
- 211
- Boys
- 114
- Girls
- 97
- FSM %
- 19.00
- 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 | 211 | 114 | 97 | 208 | 19.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 207 | 111 | 96 | 208 | 18.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 208 |
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