Friars Grove Primary School
Community schoolPrimaryAges 5–11Mixed
Upland Drive, Colchester, CO4 0PZ
Headteacher · Mr Chris Ruck
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Key facts
Pupils408Capacity 420
OfstedSchool remains GoodInspected 12 July 2023
Free school meals19.1%
Ofsted
School remains Good
Ungraded inspection on 12 July 2023.
Read the full Ofsted reportsOfsted 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
- Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery0.4 mi
- Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School0.5 mi
- St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester0.5 mi
- Roach Vale Primary School0.6 mi
- Highwoods Community Primary School0.7 mi