# Elmstead Primary School — Colchester, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Students:** 212
- **Principal:** Mr I. MacDonald

## Contact

- **Address:** Elmstead Primary School, Holly Way, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7YQ
- **Phone:** 01206 822889
- **Website:** https://www.elmsteadprimary.com
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/colchester/elmstead-primary-school-22972

## About

Elmstead Primary School is a happy school that is always looking to improve and move forwards. Our team of teaching and support staff, school governors, parents and community all work together for the benefit of all our children. We are determined to create an inclusive culture of learning where all children will be challenged in their thinking, achieve and strive to become lifelong learners.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Nov 2014
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Nov 2014

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — Good Experience, Some Room for Improvement: We're happy overall with our experience at Elmstead Primary, but we've noticed a few areas where the school could improve, such as communication with parents and the consistency of teaching. Our child is enjoying their time at the school, though. *(Nov 2022)*
- **5/5** — Amazing School, Amazing People!: We've been at Elmstead Primary for 4 years now and we've been consistently impressed with the school's values, facilities and staff. The 'Be Safe, Be Kind, Work Hard' ethos really resonates with us and our child is thriving in a supportive and inclusive environment. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Wonderful School Community: We're so grateful to be part of the Elmstead Primary community. The school's focus on growth mindset and character education has really helped our child develop a love of learning. The events and activities are always well-organised and enjoyable. *(Feb 2022)*
- **5/5** — Great School Experience: Our child attended Elmstead Primary for 7 years and we were really happy with the education and support they received. The staff were always approachable and the facilities were excellent, particularly the Forest School program. *(Jun 2021)*

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