Highwoods Community Primary School
Highwoods Community Primary School is a primary school (Academy converter), ages 4–11, in Colchester, CO4, in the Essex council area. It has 453 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (14 June 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next.
Admissions
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Ofsted
School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next — inspected 14 June 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (24 March 2015) |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 78 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 24 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 63 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 453 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 17.2% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 21.9% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 19.69% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.91% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
Other schools in the same council and phase. Ordered by distance where coordinates are available, then by name; locations may be postcode centres.
- Brinkley Grove Primary School
- St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester
- Friars Grove Primary School
- Queen Boudica Primary School
- Camulos Academy
- Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
- Myland Community Primary School
- Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School