Langham Primary Academy
About Langham Primary Academy
If you are a parent considering Langham Primary Academy, the first thing you will notice is that it is a small and popular school. With a capacity of just 112 places, it is a deliberately intimate setting, and this is reflected in how families feel about it. In its most recent Ofsted inspection, parents were overwhelmingly positive, with a very high proportion saying they would recommend the school to other parents. This strong parent endorsement is backed up by the school being oversubscribed, meaning more families apply than there are places available, which is a practical signal of its local reputation. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, located in Colchester within the Essex local authority. It has no religious character and is led by headteacher Andrew MacDonald. The school does not offer nursery provision or a sixth form, focusing entirely on its primary-age pupils.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Nov 2023Source: Ofsted, 14 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Breakfast club
08:00-08:45
Source: langham.essex.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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