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Highwoods Community Primary School

Colchester, United Kingdom
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4.8 /5

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About Highwoods Community Primary School

It is a wonderful place to learn, a great place to work. It brings people together and builds relationships, both for adults and our children.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr Paul Disley

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 4.3
Teaching Quality 4.7
Communication 4.7
Student Wellbeing 4.7
Facilities 4.3

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
22.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
20.3
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

73.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths
Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

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Reviews 4

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Lily R.
Parent Jan 1, 2023
5.0

"Lovely school, lovely teachers!"

We've been blown away by the enthusiasm and dedication of the teachers at Highwoods Primary. They've helped our daughter settle in so quickly and we feel really confident that she's in the right place.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 4/5
E
Emily W.
Parent Sep 1, 2022
5.0

"Wonderful community spirit!"

We've been so impressed with the warm welcome our son has received at Highwoods Primary. The school's emphasis on kindness and respect towards others has really resonated with us.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
H
Helen T.
Parent Mar 1, 2022
5.0

"Fantastic facilities and values!"

The school's facilities are excellent - our daughter loves the playground and the sports equipment. But what really stands out is the way the school promotes its values of kindness, respect and empathy - we see these values in action every day.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 4/5
D
David H.
Parent Jul 1, 2021
4.0

"Excellent education"

Our daughter attended Highwoods Primary and had a great experience. The teachers were supportive and the curriculum was engaging. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is that they could improve their communication with parents sometimes.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5

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