Highwoods Community Primary School

About Highwoods Community Primary School

Highwoods Community Primary School is an academy converter in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 447 pupils on roll. It is part of HIGHWOODS COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL. At the end of Key Stage 2, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 17.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 21.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

447 / 450 (99%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

Tynedale Square, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9SN

Phone

01206845887

Headteacher

Paul Disley

Website

www.highwoodsprimary.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Highwoods Community Primary School?

Highwoods Community Primary School is an academy converter in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Highwoods Community Primary School have?

Highwoods Community Primary School has 447 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Highwoods Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

78% of pupils at Highwoods Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Highwoods Community Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Highwoods Community Primary School is part of HIGHWOODS COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL.

Where is Highwoods Community Primary School?

Highwoods Community Primary School is located at Tynedale Square, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9SN.