Great Bentley Primary School Catchment Area
Great Bentley Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Colchester, Essex , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 244 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
5–11
Age range
244
Pupils
270
Capacity
90%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2015
Great Bentley Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Great Bentley Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Essex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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 →Great Bentley Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Plough Road, Great Bentley, Colchester, CO7 8LD
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5–11 years
- Free school meals
- 11.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 149967
Other Primary Schools in Colchester
If Great Bentley 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 — Great Bentley Primary School
Is Great Bentley Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Great Bentley Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 270 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Great Bentley Primary School? ▾
Admission to Great Bentley 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 Great Bentley Primary School cover? ▾
Great Bentley 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 Great Bentley Primary School? ▾
Great Bentley Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.