The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 426
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Tracy Cooke (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
April 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Rawlings Crescent, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9GF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Trinity School
Secondary · Very close
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester
Primary · 900m away
Camulos Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
North East Essex Co-operative Academy
Academy · 1.4km away
Friars Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The St Aubyn Centre Education Department
Pupil referral unit · 1.7km away
Queen Boudica Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Myland Community Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Brinkley Grove Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Brinkley Grove Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brinkley Grove Primary School?
Brinkley Grove Primary School currently has 426 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brinkley Grove Primary School take?
Brinkley Grove Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brinkley Grove Primary School?
Brinkley Grove Primary School is in Colchester, CO4 9GF, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brinkley Grove Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Brinkley Grove Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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