Open State Primary Mixed

Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery

Eastern Road, Colchester, CO7 0HU
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Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery
Colchester, CO7 0HU
642 Pupils
630 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
21.20% FSM %
316 Boys
326 Girls
About Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery

Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Colchester, Essex, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 642 pupils on roll. School capacity: 630. Current headteacher: Laura Khine.

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 Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Tendring
Parliamentary Constituency Harwich and North Essex
Ward Brightlingsea
Urban / Rural Larger rural: 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 Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10076443
URN 114755
Data Last Updated 05-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Ruth Loten Chair of Governors 03/12/2025 02/12/2029 Appointed by LA
Miss Helen Chapman Governor 10/07/2024 09/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Caroline Copping Governor 05/12/2023 10/11/2025 Elected by parents
Miss Abbie Fairbairn Governor 29/03/2023 28/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Carole Godwin Governor 18/10/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jenny Gregory Governor 13/09/2022 12/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Hambleton-Smith Governor 13/09/2023 13/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Khine Governor 01/01/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Ruth Loten Governor 03/12/2021 02/12/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Kate Morrissey Governor 18/05/2022 17/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Mary-Jane Ng Governor 10/07/2024 09/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Shaw Governor 10/07/2024 09/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Colne Community School
0.93 km • Colchester
Other
St Osyth Church of England Primary School
4.41 km • Clacton-on-Sea
Other
Alresford Primary School
4.51 km • Colchester
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Colchester, Essex.
Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery has 642 pupils, with a capacity of 630.
Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery is Mrs Laura Khine.
Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery is at Eastern Road, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0HU, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery: Does not have a sixth form.
Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Laura Khine
Eastern Road, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0HU
01206302719
www.brightlingsea.essex.sch.uk
Location
CO7 0HU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 114755
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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