Is Brinkley Grove Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 9 October 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 128th of 430 primary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Brinkley Grove Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 76% of pupils at Brinkley Grove Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Brinkley Grove Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Brinkley Grove Primary School 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).

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Brinkley Grove Primary School

Rawlings Crescent, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9GF

Local ranking128th of 430 primary schools in Essex

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

5-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 9 October 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 76.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 6.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 85.0%
Writing (Expected): 87.0%
Maths (Expected): 87.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 90.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 62

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 426
Boys: 208 (52%)
Girls: 195 (48%)
Capacity: 420 (96% full)
SEND: 22.8%
FSM Eligible: 26.8%
EAL: 29.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.8%
SEN Support: 19.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 24.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 17.4
Budget per Pupil: £5,960/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Primary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 57.4%
White Other: 11.3%
Black African: 6.8%
Black Other: 5.2%
Asian Indian: 3.8%
Mixed Other: 3.3%
Asian Other: 3.3%
Other: 2.6%

57.4%

White British

11.3%

White Other

6.8%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01206852266

info@brinkleygrove.essex.sch.uk

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Rawlings Crescent

Colchester, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 131219
UKPRN: 10069485
Establishment No.: 5280

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