What is the best primary school in Colchester?

On our composite score, St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester is the top-ranked primary school in Colchester, with a grade A. The score is one view of a school: each profile shows the figures behind it, and the list above ranks every scored primary school in the area.

How many primary schools are there in Colchester?

There are 72 primary schools in Colchester with a composite score on FindGreatSchools. Schools too new to have published results, and independent and special schools, are listed on their own pages.

How are primary schools in Colchester ranked?

By our composite score, which blends four domains (Ofsted inspection, attainment, progress and engagement) into a grade from A to F. Schools are ordered by score weighted by data completeness, so a school with thin data cannot leapfrog a well-measured one. The method and weights are published in full.

When do I apply for a primary school place in Colchester?

Applications for Reception places in Colchester starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

The best primary schools in Colchester

Compare 72 top-rated primary schools in Colchester, ranked by Ofsted ratings, SATs results, attendance and progress. Top of the list: St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester.

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Compare the top two side by side: St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester vs Kendall Church of England Primary School

The best primary schools in Colchester

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St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Kendall Church of England Primary School

Home Farm Primary School

Boxted St Peter's Church of England School

Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Millfields Primary School

Myland Community Primary School

Hamilton Primary School

St. George's School

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Queen Boudica Primary School

Prettygate Junior School

Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester

St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School

Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy

Friars Grove Primary School

Feering Church of England Primary School

Highwoods Community Primary School

Brinkley Grove Primary School

St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley

Montgomery Primary School, Colchester

Camulos Academy

Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

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