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North Primary School and Nursery

Colchester, CO1 1RPPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
52%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
57 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
#10,314
of 13,686 nationally

About North Primary School and Nursery

North Primary School and Nursery in Colchester is a popular choice among local families, with 57 out of 59 places offered to first-preference applicants in the 2025/26 admissions round. The school is oversubscribed, receiving 91 applications for its 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.54. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, the high demand suggests a strong local reputation. The school is a state-funded, mixed primary with a nursery, catering for children aged 3 to 11. It was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, with leadership and management also judged Good. This represents a significant improvement from its previous inspection in 2009, when the school was rated Requires Improvement.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressJohn Harper Street, Colchester, Colchester, CO1 1RP
HeadteacherAlan Garnett
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils455
Free School Meals (FSM)21.0%
School Capacity455 / 420 (108% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (29 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallMusic RoomsLibrarySensory RoomForest SchoolICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsFootballGymnasticsCricketRoundersCross CountryTennis

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubChessGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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North Primary School and Nursery has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.