North Primary School and Nursery

About North Primary School and Nursery

North Primary School and Nursery is a community school in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 455 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 17.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 34.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

455 / 420 (108%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has 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

John Harper Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1RP

Phone

01206574225

Headteacher

Alan Garnett

Website

www.northschool.org.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is North Primary School and Nursery?

North Primary School and Nursery is a community school in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does North Primary School and Nursery have?

North Primary School and Nursery has 455 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

47% of pupils at North Primary School and Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is North Primary School and Nursery?

North Primary School and Nursery is located at John Harper Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1RP.