Highwoods Community Primary School
Academy converter
Colchester, CO4 9SN
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 8% in England
2 of 56 in Colchester
Pupils
453
First preferences per place
1.17
2026/27
Absence
4.3%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 73% | 81% | 78% | |
| Higher standard | 14% | 26% | 24% | |
| Reading | 78% | 89% | 86% | |
| Writing | 80% | 84% | 84% | |
| Maths | 84% | 89% | 86% |
Nearby primary schools
- Brinkley Grove Primary School · 0.4 mi · No rating · Top 22% in England
- St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester · 0.5 mi · No rating · Top 29% in England
- Friars Grove Primary School · 0.7 mi · No rating · Bottom 23% in England
- Queen Boudica Primary School · 0.8 mi · No rating · Top 44% in England
- Camulos Academy · 0.9 mi · No rating · Top 23% in England
- Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery · 1.0 mi · Good · Bottom 10% in England
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The neighbourhood
Highwoods Community Primary School is in Highwoods (typical home £287,500, crime average).
What is Highwoods Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Highwoods Community Primary School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Highwoods Community Primary School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Highwoods Community Primary School is in the top 8% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.