Montgomery Primary School, Colchester
Community schoolPrimaryAges 3–11Mixed
Baronswood Way, Colchester, CO2 9QG
Headteacher · Miss Abigail Fairbairn
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Key facts
Pupils608Capacity 672
OfstedImproved significantlyInspected 5 March 2025
Free school meals17.9%
Ofsted
Improved significantly
Ungraded inspection on 5 March 2025.
Last graded inspection, 19 November 2019:
- Overall effectivenessGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Essex council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in EssexNearby schools for the same ages
- St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester0.3 mi
- King's Ford Infant School and Nursery0.5 mi
- Kings Ford Academy0.5 mi
- Gosbecks Primary School0.9 mi
- Monkwick Junior School0.9 mi