How many state-funded options are listed in Colchester?

This page currently lists 74 state-funded schools in Colchester. The exact total can change as official data and school status updates are refreshed.

How are state primary schools in Colchester ranked?

We rank schools using KS2 attainment, inspection outcomes, and wider school data so you can compare more than just a single headline measure. Use the filters and map to narrow the list further.

Does this page include academies and maintained primary schools in Colchester?

Yes. The state category is based on the underlying sector value in our database, so it can include academies, maintained schools, and other state-funded institutions within this primary schools group.

Best State Primary Schools in Colchester

Browse state-funded primary and all-through schools using the same ranking and map tools as the main hub. This page currently lists 74 schools in Colchester. Schools featured here include St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester, Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester.

Top schools in Colchester

Showing 1-20 of 74 schools

St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Town Centre
Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt
West Bergholt
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Lexden
Home Farm Primary School
Lexden
Kendall Church of England Primary School
New Town
Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Copford
Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Dedham
Great Bentley Primary School
Great Bentley
Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
Kelvedon
Myland Community Primary School
Mile End
Boxted St Peter's Church of England School
Boxted
Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery
Brightlingsea
Camulos Academy
Sheepen
Highwoods Community Primary School
Highwoods
Hamilton Primary School
Lexden
Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Layer-de-la-Haye
St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey
Marks Tey
St John's Green Primary School
St John's Green
Langenhoe Community Primary School
Abberton
Prettygate Junior School
Prettygate