Elmstead Primary School, based in Colchester, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
Elmstead Primary School currently has around 211 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.6% boys and 46.4% girls. Around 14.2% 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: | Elmcroft, Holly Way, Colchester, CO7 7YQ |
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| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Essex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ian MacDonald |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 115260 |
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 208 |
| Number of Pupils: | 211 |
| Number of Boys: | 113 |
| Number of Girls: | 98 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmstead Primary School Elmcroft, Holly Way , Elmstead Market CO7 7YQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmstead Primary School Elmcroft, Holly Way , Elmstead Market CO7 7YQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley Brook Street , Great Bromley CO7 7HX | 3out of 4 | 3,009 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomgrove Infant School Broome Grove , Off Heath Road CO7 9QB | 3out of 4 | 3,273 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomgrove Junior School Broome Grove , Wivenhoe CO7 9QB | 3out of 4 | 3,273 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Field School School Road , Elmstead Market CO7 7ET | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Market Field School School Road , Elmstead Market CO7 7ET | - not rated | 711 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus School - Colchester Primary Campus Harwich Road , Great Bromley CO7 7JG | - not rated | 3,177 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.