St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley
Brook Street, Great Bromley, Colchester, CO7 7HXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley is a primary school in Colchester for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 50th of 69 primary schools in Colchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 November 2013, report published 21 November 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 May 2023
Pupils are warm and welcoming here. They are proud of their school and many have leadership responsibilities on the school council or as prefects. Pupils look out for each other. In Year 6, they act as 'big friends' to children who start in Reception. Older pupils also help younger pupils to read as a reading buddy. Pupils feel safe at school and know there are adults who can help them if they are worried about something. This is an inclusive school. Leaders want the very best for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This is clear in the way that all pupils participate in, and enjoy, all aspects of school life. Pupils behave well around the school, although occasionally low-level disruption is not addressed by teachers. Pupils feel that bullying is rare. They are confident if it does happen it is addressed quickly. Pupils enjoy the range of opportunities available to them. Leaders have designed a programme of lunchtime activities and after-school clubs, such as the gardening club. These are well attended.
What the school should improve
- Teaching of the foundation subjects does not always focus on the precise knowledge that pupils should learn. This means that pupils can develop gaps in what they know. Assessments in these subjects do not help identify these gaps accurately. Leaders should ensure that in foundation subjects the curriculum is taught as planned and that assessment focuses more precisely on the knowledge that pupils should have learned.
- Some teachers do not always have high expectations of pupils' behaviour in classes. This means that a few pupils can disrupt the learning of others. Leaders should help teachers implement the school's behaviour principles reliably, to ensure that teachers have high expectations of all pupils, including pupils with SEND.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
17 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
110 pupils on roll, with places for 119
Schools near St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmstead Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 64% met the expected standard |
| Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 76% met the expected standard |
| Alresford Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Great Bentley Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 61% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rebecca Keitch
- Phone
- 01206230305
- Address
- Brook Street, Great Bromley, Colchester, CO7 7HX
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 115085
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.