Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery

About Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery

Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery is a community school in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 642 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 February 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 18.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

642 / 630 (102%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

28 February 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Eastern Road, Colchester, Essex, CO7 0HU

Phone

01206302719

Headteacher

Laura Khine

Website

http://www.brightlingsea.essex.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery?

Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery is a community school in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery have?

Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery has 642 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 February 2024).

How does Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

69% of pupils at Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery?

Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery is located at Eastern Road, Colchester, Essex, CO7 0HU.