Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery is a community primary school in Colchester, Essex , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 642 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
642
Pupils
630
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery is set by Essex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Essex catchment area documents →Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery — School Information
- Full address
- Eastern Road, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0HU
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 21.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114755
Other Primary Schools in Colchester
If Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Colchester are the next closest alternatives.
St. George's School Catchment Area
Community school · CO2 7RU
Hamilton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CO3 3GB
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils Catchment Area
Community school · CO3 9AS
Myland Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CO4 5LD
North Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · CO1 1RP
Old Heath Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CO2 8DD
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Frequently Asked Questions — Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery
Is Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery currently has 642 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 630 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery? ▾
Admission to Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery is managed by Essex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery cover? ▾
Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Colchester, Essex, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery? ▾
Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.