COMMUNITY SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery
Goodgraded 28/02/2024Ages 2–11642 pupilsDoes not apply
Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Colchester, within the Essex local authority. The school has around 642 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 28/02/2024, Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Colchester can view Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 28/02/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.8%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence12.8%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher23.1England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals18.2%England avg 24.0%
English not first language5.4%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)1%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Colchester
All schools in Colchester →Colne Community SchoolGood · 0.6 miAlresford Primary SchoolGood · 2.8 miGreat Bentley Primary SchoolOutstanding · 3.3 mi
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