Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

School Hill, Colchester, CO2 0LZ
131 Pupils
140 Capacity
5–11 Age Range
9.20% FSM %
73 Boys
58 Girls
About Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Located in Colchester (CO2 0LZ), Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 5–11 with a Church of England character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Essex.

It has 131 pupils on roll. School capacity: 140. Current headteacher: Rebekah May.

Data for Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Colchester
Parliamentary Constituency Witham
Ward Marks Tey and Layer
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10070987
URN 115138
Data Last Updated 20-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Anthony Scrafton Chair of Governors 10/07/2024 09/07/2028 Appointed by LA
Mrs Gillian Brown Governor 05/10/2023 28/04/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sarah Carr Governor 25/11/2024 26/11/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sheila Charrington Governor 17/03/2026 18/03/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Richard Evans Governor 08/12/2023 07/12/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Revd Michael Hatchett Governor 04/05/2022 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Sonya Lawrence Governor 10/07/2024 09/07/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Christopher Parkinson Governor 27/11/2024 26/11/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Robert Scott Governor 08/12/2023 07/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Sturgeon Governor 23/10/2024 18/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alma Thomas Governor 27/11/2024 26/11/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Revd Andrew Vince Governor 18/08/2023 09/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Frequently Asked Questions
Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Colchester, Essex.
Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has 131 pupils, with a capacity of 140.
Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.
Yes, Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is Mrs Rebekah May.
Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is at School Hill, Birch, Colchester, CO2 0LZ, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Rebekah May
School Hill, Birch, Colchester, CO2 0LZ
Location
Quick Summary
URN 115138
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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