Great Bentley Primary School
Academy converterPrimaryAges 5–11Mixed
Plough Road, Great Bentley, Colchester, CO7 8LD
Headteacher · Mr Daniel Wilkinson
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Key facts
Pupils258Capacity 270
OfstedSchool remains OutstandingInspected 3 November 2022
TrustPenrose Learning Trust
Free school meals17.1%
Ofsted
School remains Outstanding
Ungraded inspection on 3 November 2022 (as Great Bentley Primary School).
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
- Weeley St Andrew's CofE Primary School2.2 mi
- Alresford Primary School2.8 mi
- Tendring Primary School3.0 mi
- Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery3.3 mi
- St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley3.4 mi