Braiswick Primary School
Apprentice Drive, New Braiswick Park, Colchester, CO4 5QJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Braiswick Primary School is a primary school in Colchester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 30th of 69 primary schools in Colchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 July 2018, report published 26 September 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 July 2024
Pupils enjoy school. The nurturing environment means they are safe and ready to learn. Pupils know that staff are always available to help them if they have any concerns. This supports them to feel, and stay, safe. The school sets high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils reflect these in their kind and respectful attitudes, both in lessons and around school. Pupils demonstrate the school's rules of 'be kind, be safe, be responsible' throughout the day. Pupils know staff have high ambitions for what they should learn. Most pupils achieve well in mathematics and reading. Pupils are calm and settled, so their learning is not disrupted. They find lessons interesting. This is because the school has given care and attention to the curriculum and how it is taught. Pupils benefit from a carefully designed programme of personal development. They enjoy the different clubs on offer, such as sports, choir and gardening. These help pupils to learn new skills and develop their interests. Pupils celebrate and respect their diverse school community. For example, 'Culture Day' celebrates all the different languages spoken at the school and associated cultural elements, such as national dress.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the frequency of teaching is not regular enough. This means that some pupils struggle to remember and build on key facts and knowledge in these few subjects. The school should ensure that the organisation of the frequency of curriculum delivery in these few subjects enables pupils to secure key concepts in their long-term memory and build on their prior learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
64 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
419 pupils on roll, with places for 450
Schools near Braiswick Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myland Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| North Primary School and Nursery | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Queen Boudica Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
| Camulos Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LEARNING PATHWAYS ACADEMY
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Claire Russell
- Phone
- 01206841951
- Address
- Apprentice Drive, New Braiswick Park, Colchester, CO4 5QJ
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 140396
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.