The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 57 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 642
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Laura Khine (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2020 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Eastern Road, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, CO7 0HU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery?
Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery currently has 642 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery take?
Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery?
Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery is in Colchester, CO7 0HU, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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