Is Brinkley Grove Primary School a good school?

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Where is Brinkley Grove Primary School located?

Brinkley Grove Primary School is located in Colchester, Essex, East of England, CO4 9GF.

What age range does Brinkley Grove Primary School serve?

Brinkley Grove Primary School serves students aged 5 to 11.

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Brinkley Grove Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Brinkley Grove Primary School

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In terms of academic performance, Brinkley Grove Primary School has 75% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 192 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 18.6%, 18% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.9%.

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OfstedRequires Improvement · 2024KS2 expected75%Attendance94.1%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results

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6.6

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Data Score

Computed from 16 government data points. Not based on student reviews.

Solid57% data coverage

Source: DfE / Ofsted · context only

Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Brinkley Grove Primary School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 5–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 192 pupils
SEN support: 23% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Solid primary foundations — 75% reach the expected standard in reading, writing & maths.
Pupils who need extra support — 23% are on SEN support, above the typical share (~13%).

Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.

The area around this school

Environment score: 55/100

Good surroundings

Air quality43/100

Transport access46/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Brinkley Grove Primary School

At Brinkley Grove Primary School, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

93% met the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths.

Attendance at Brinkley Grove Primary School

Brinkley Grove Primary School has an overall absence rate of 5.9%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Brinkley Grove Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at Brinkley Grove Primary School is 18.6%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Brinkley Grove Primary School

Brinkley Grove Primary School has 192 pupils on roll.

18% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

23% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Brinkley Grove Primary School Ofsted Rating: Requires Improvement

Brinkley Grove Primary School was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Brinkley Grove Primary School is due for reinspection this year (2026).

A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within around two years.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Brinkley Grove Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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