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Messing Primary School
Ages 4–1188 pupilsDoes not apply
Messing Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Colchester, within the Essex local authority. The school has around 88 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Colchester can view Messing Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Colchester (CO5 9TH), Messing Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Pupil intake16.9%
Free school meals16.9%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language0.0%
England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.0%
Attendance95.0%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher17.1
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Colchester
All schools in Colchester →Thurstable School0.9 miBaynards Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 miMilldene Primary SchoolGood · 1.1 miSt Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary SchoolGood · 1.5 miTiptree Heath Primary SchoolGood · 1.9 miFeering Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 1.6 mi
See the full area report for CO5 9TH →