Myland Community Primary School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 5 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Mill Road, Mile End, Colchester, CO4 5LDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Myland Community Primary School is a primary school in Colchester for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 16th of 69 primary schools in Colchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 27 April 2016, report published 24 May 2016

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 February 2025

Pupils love coming to school. They say their teachers are kind. This reflects the strong relationships between pupils and staff. Pupils respond positively to the high expectations of achievement set by staff. Pupils achieve highly. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They attend school well, keen to win the prized 'Valerie the bear' for the best weekly class attendance. Pupils' learning comes to life through memorable experiences, such as visits from a rampaging T. rex and ancient civilisation workshops. Younger pupils learn to care for hatching ducklings. Pupils visit local historical sites, nature reserves, farms and museums, as well as enjoying residential stays. Pupils have plentiful opportunities to explore their talents and interests through theatre workshops, opera projects and playing musical instruments. They can take part in national singing events and the school's own 'Myland's got Talent' show. Many pupils attend the extensive range of clubs, which are open to all. These include film, singing and signing, pop choir and big art. Pupils engage in a wide range of sporting competitions. Pupils carry out meaningful roles in school proudly and with great maturity. These include sports leaders, buddies for new children, 'special helpers' and school councillors.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

46 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths76%

76%, 14 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths13%

13%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score112

112, 7 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

307 pupils on roll, with places for 315

Eligible for free school meals8.5%

8.5%, 18 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language23.8%

23.8%, 2.2 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support7.5%

7.5%, 7.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1%

1%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Myland Community Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Queen Boudica Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	66% met the expected standard
Camulos Academy	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	80% met the expected standard
Braiswick Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	66% met the expected standard
Highwoods Community Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	78% met the expected standard
Brinkley Grove Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	76% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Community school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 5 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Miss Debbie Griggs
Phone: 01206852109
Website: mylandprimary.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Mill Road, Mile End, Colchester, CO4 5LD
Local authority: Essex
URN: 114708

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.