Broomgrove Infant School
Broome Grove, Off Heath Road, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9QBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Broomgrove Infant School is a primary school in Colchester for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 February 2024, report published 19 March 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 February 2024
This is a very happy school. Everyone works hard to make sure pupils are well looked after. Parents value this support. The school is a place where pupils can thrive. Pupils experience a broad curriculum and high-quality pastoral support. These help them learn and achieve well. This is especially true for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). These pupils learn happily alongside their peers. Inclusion is at the heart of the school - everyone matters. Pupils feel safe and cared for. They trust adults to help with any problems they may have. School is a calm and harmonious place. Pupils behave well and show good manners at all times. In lessons, they listen attentively to their teachers. They co-operate and support each other when learning. Pupils take care of school equipment, as seen when using musical instruments. Playtimes are energetic and fun. Everyone plays happily together. There are many opportunities for pupils to learn in the wonderful outdoor environment. This helps their development in so many ways. Pupils learn resilience and how to manage risk. For example, pupils know to leave a safe distance from a fire when toasting marshmallows. These lessons are a highlight of every pupil's week.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, pupils' attention wanders and teachers do not pick up on this quickly enough. Teachers miss opportunities to check understanding and give precise feedback. This means that pupils may develop gaps in their knowledge and not make the progress they are capable of. The school should provide training and support for teachers to ensure they quickly pick up on the small signs that pupils have misunderstood, or that their concentration is waning.
Pupil numbers and mix
158 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near Broomgrove Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broomgrove Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Millfields Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Old Heath Community Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 70% met the expected standard |
| Kendall Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 72% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Alison Grigg
- Phone
- 01206822141
- Address
- Broome Grove, Off Heath Road, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9QB
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 114756
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.