Friars Grove 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.
Friars Grove Junior School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Upland Drive, Colchester, CO4 0PZ |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Essex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Gerry Oliver |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 114753 |
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 264 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friars Grove Junior School Upland Drive , CO4 0PZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Grove Primary School Upland Drive , CO4 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery Barnardiston Road , CO4 0DT | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery Barnardiston Road , CO4 0DT | - not rated | 680 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Primary School and Nursery Barnardiston Road , CO4 0DT | - not rated | 709 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester Academy Hawthorn Avenue , CO4 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Lucas Arts College Hawthorn Avenue , CO4 3JL | - not rated | 1,385 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gilberd School Brinkley Lane , CO4 9PU | 4out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gilberd School Brinkley Lane , CO4 9PU | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Trinity School Carris Close , CO4 6ED | - not rated | 1,744 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sixth Form College Colchester North Hill , CO1 1SN | - not rated | 2,773 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College Colchester North Hill , CO1 1SN | - not rated | 2,773 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester Institute Sheepen Road , CO3 3LL | - not rated | 3,046 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Convent School 48 Priory Street , CO1 2QB | - not rated | 2,194 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Ramparts Christian School C.O.22 Tipett Close Tippett Close , CO4 3UJ | - not rated | 2,343 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Essex Co-operative Academy Walnut Tree Way , CO2 9BS | 3out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Essex Additional Provision School The Mile End Centre , Turner Road CO4 5LB | - not rated | 2,383 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxley Parker School Mill Road , CO4 5JF | - not rated | 2,395 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.