Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery, based in Colchester, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 7. 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.
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery currently has around 171 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57.9% boys and 42.1% girls. Around 30.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (54.4%). african pupils make up about 14%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3JP |
| Website: | www.hazelmere-inf.essex.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01206861836 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Essex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Steven Turnbull |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 114746 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/06/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 171 |
| Number of Boys: | 99 |
| Number of Girls: | 72 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 54.40% | 93 |
| African | 14.00% | 24 |
| Other White | 6.40% | 11 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.80% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 4.10% | 7 |
| Indian | 4.10% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 2.90% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 2.30% | 4 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 1.80% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.20% | 2 |
| Other Black | 1.20% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelmere Junior School Hawthorn Avenue , CO4 3JP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery Hawthorn Avenue , CO4 3JP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roach Vale Primary School Roach Vale , Parsons Heath CO4 3YN | 3out of 4 | 319 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Templewood Road , CO4 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Primary Academy Hickory Avenue , Greenstead CO4 3QJ | - not rated | 932 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 106 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Lucas Arts College Hawthorn Avenue , CO4 3JL | - not rated | 106 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gilberd School Brinkley Lane , CO4 9PU | 4out of 4 | 2,945 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gilberd School Brinkley Lane , CO4 9PU | - not rated | 2,945 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Trinity School Carris Close , CO4 6ED | - not rated | 3,005 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ramparts Christian School C.O.22 Tipett Close Tippett Close , CO4 3UJ | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Essex Wivenhoe Park , CO4 3SQ | - not rated | 2,374 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WoodGrove Donyland House , 45 Harsnett Road CO1 2HS | - not rated | 2,392 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Mary's Convent School 48 Priory Street , CO1 2QB | - not rated | 2,447 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.