Brightlingsea Junior School is a primary school in Colchester, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Brightlingsea Junior School currently has around 373 pupils on roll, which is about 104% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.1% boys and 50.9% girls. Around 11.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Eastern Road, Colchester, CO7 0HU |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Essex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Julia Hunt |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 114758 |
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
| Number of Pupils: | 373 |
| Number of Boys: | 183 |
| Number of Girls: | 190 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightlingsea Junior School Eastern Road , Brightlingsea CO7 0HU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery Eastern Road , Brightlingsea CO7 0HU | 3out of 4 | 38 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colne Community School and College Church Road , Brightlingsea CO7 0QL | - not rated | 948 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Community School and College Church Road , Brightlingsea CO7 0QL | - not rated | 948 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Community School Church Road , Brightlingsea CO7 0QL | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.