Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
95%
Capacity
171
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Colchester community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 171 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 180 places).
Ofsted has rated Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Steven Turnbull, it falls under Essex local authority.
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 70 applications for 39 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (12 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery include Library, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Swimming, Rounders, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Eco Club, Chess, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Colchester, Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester, Colchester, CO4 3JP |
| Headteacher | Steven Turnbull |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 171 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.7% |
| School Capacity | 171 / 180 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jun 2025Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
12 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed39
70
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
37 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester
Colchester, CO4 3JP
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