Brinkley Grove Primary School Catchment Area
Brinkley Grove Primary School is a foundation primary school in Colchester, Essex , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 426 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
5–11
Age range
426
Pupils
420
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Brinkley Grove Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Brinkley Grove Primary School 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 →Brinkley Grove Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Rawlings Crescent, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9GF
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5–11 years
- Free school meals
- 25.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 131219
Other Primary Schools in Colchester
If Brinkley Grove Primary School 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 — Brinkley Grove Primary School
Is Brinkley Grove Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Brinkley Grove Primary School currently has 426 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Brinkley Grove Primary School? ▾
Admission to Brinkley Grove Primary School 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 Brinkley Grove Primary School cover? ▾
Brinkley Grove Primary School is a primary school in Colchester, Essex, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Brinkley Grove Primary School? ▾
Brinkley Grove Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.