Open Other Primary Mixed

Braiswick Primary School

Apprentice Drive, Colchester, CO4 5QJ
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Braiswick Primary School
Colchester, CO4 5QJ
409 Pupils
450 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
13.20% FSM %
198 Boys
211 Girls
About Braiswick Primary School

Braiswick Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Colchester, Essex, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 409 pupils on roll. School capacity: 450. Current headteacher: Claire Russell.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Colchester
Parliamentary Constituency Colchester
Ward Lexden and Braiswick
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor LEARNING PATHWAYS ACADEMY
Opened 01-09-2015
UKPRN 10053384
URN 140396
Data Last Updated 03-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Heather Kinzett Chair of Local Governing Body 08/01/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Michelle Bacon Local Governor 20/11/2018 21/07/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Ruth Cornell Local Governor 07/10/2022 06/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Amanda James Local Governor 29/06/2017 29/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Carla Lillicrop Local Governor 04/01/2021 04/01/2027 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Sophie Mitchell Local Governor 04/11/2021 04/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Nneoma Nwaogu Local Governor 20/11/2018 20/11/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Headteacher Claire Russell Local Governor 04/01/2020 03/09/2026 Appointed by academy members
Mr Andrew Smith Local Governor 03/09/2019 03/09/2026 Appointed by academy members
Mr Luke Thurston Local Governor 02/07/2024 30/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
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St Helena School
1.37 km • Colchester
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1.52 km • Colchester
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1.54 km • Colchester
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North Primary School and Nursery
1.63 km • Colchester
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1.63 km • Colchester
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Queen Boudica Primary School
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Frequently Asked Questions
Braiswick Primary School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Colchester, Essex.
Braiswick Primary School has 409 pupils, with a capacity of 450.
Braiswick Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Braiswick Primary School is Miss Claire Russell.
Braiswick Primary School is at Apprentice Drive, New Braiswick Park, Colchester, CO4 5QJ, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Braiswick Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Braiswick Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Claire Russell
Apprentice Drive, New Braiswick Park, Colchester, CO4 5QJ
01206841951
www.braiswickprimary.org.uk
Location
CO4 5QJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140396
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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