
Colchester primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 76% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 82%. 23% achieve the higher standard, nearly triple the England average of 8%. St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester, Langenhoe Community Primary School, and Stratford St Mary Primary School are among the highest-performing options, 95% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, above England's 82%. With 85 schools serving Colchester, families across the town have extensive choice, from close-knit village schools to larger community primaries. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
Explore schools on an interactive map. Click markers to view detailed information, performance data, and Ofsted ratings.
The interactive map loads when you scroll here.
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Langenhoe Community Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #25 | Alresford Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #34 | Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 5.5/10Developing |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #48 | Montgomery Junior School, Colchester | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #54 | St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #63 | Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.1/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Boxted St Peter's Church of England School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #24 | Braiswick Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #23 | Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.7/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 3.9/10Rebuilding |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #37 | St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #67 | Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #31 | Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Colchester | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #35 | Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #19 | East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #49 | Elmstead Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #47 | Feering Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #39 | Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 3.9/10Rebuilding |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #53 | Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Gosfield School | Independent | All-through | 2-18 years | Mixed | None | 8.3/10Excellent |
Independent • All-through • 2-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Great Bentley Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #29 | St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #43 | The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #40 | Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #45 | Unity Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Highwoods Community Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #13 | Brinkley Grove Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #33 | Langham Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #44 | Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 10/10Elite |
| #6 | Home Farm Primary School, Colchester | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #28 | Hamilton Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #30 | Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #38 | St. George's School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #69 | Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Colchester Prep & High School | Independent | All-through | 2-16 years | Mixed | None | 9/10Elite |
| N/A | Holmwood House School | Independent | Primary | 0-16 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| N/A | St Mary's School for Girls | Independent | All-through | 2-17 years | Girls | None | - |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
Independent • All-through • 2-16 years
Independent • Primary • 0-16 years
Independent • All-through • 2-17 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #66 | St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #58 | Messing Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | Myland Community Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
| #26 | Cherry Tree Academy, Colchester | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #51 | Friars Grove Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #59 | Hazelmere Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | 5.5/10Developing |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 4-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #68 | Monkwick Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Monkwick Infant and Nursery School | State | Primary | 2-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 2-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Nayland Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.1/10Excellent |
| N/A | Littlegarth School | Independent | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
Independent • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #32 | Kendall Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Old Heath Community Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #65 | St James' Church of England Primary School, Colchester | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #62 | Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #64 | Roach Vale Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #42 | Prettygate Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Prettygate Infant School | State | Primary | 5-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 5-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #36 | St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Queen Boudica Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #16 | Camulos Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #20 | St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #57 | Gosbecks Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #61 | Kings Ford Academy | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 6.5/10Good |
| N/A | King's Ford Infant School and Nursery | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | St John's Green Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #41 | Stanway Fiveways Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #60 | Stanway Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Lakelands Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 9.5/10Elite |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | OneSchool Global UK Colchester Campus | Independent | All-through | 7-18 years | Mixed | Protestant | 7/10Good |
Independent • All-through • 7-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Stratford St Mary Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #27 | St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #32 | Tiptree Heath Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #46 | Milldene Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #52 | Baynards Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 10/10Elite |
| #50 | North Primary School and Nursery | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #55 | Mersea Island School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #22 | Millfields Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #56 | Broomgrove Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Broomgrove Infant School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 4-7 years
Disclaimer
Information on this page is compiled, analysed, and processed from publicly available sources including the Department for Education (DfE), Ofsted, the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, and official school websites.
Our rankings, metrics, and assessments are derived from this data using our own methodologies and represent our independent analysis rather than official standings.
While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all information is current, complete, or error-free. Data may change without notice, and schools and/or local authorities should be contacted directly to verify any details before making decisions.
FindMySchool does not endorse any particular school, and rankings reflect specific metrics rather than overall quality.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we accept no liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance on information provided. If you believe any information is inaccurate, please contact us.