Open Other Primary Mixed

Elmstead Primary School

Elmcroft, Holly Way, Colchester, CO7 7YQ
Part of: PENROSE LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Elmstead Primary School
Colchester, CO7 7YQ
211 Pupils
208 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
19.00% FSM %
114 Boys
97 Girls
About Elmstead Primary School

Elmstead Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 4–11 based in Essex, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 211 pupils on roll. School capacity: 208. Current headteacher: Ian MacDonald.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Essex or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Tendring
Parliamentary Constituency Harwich and North Essex
Ward Alresford & Elmstead
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor PENROSE LEARNING TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-09-2023
UKPRN 10092971
URN 149972
Data Last Updated 29-09-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Stephen Lodge Chair of Local Governing Body 16/05/2024 15/05/2028 Appointed by trustees
Shirley Young Chair of Local Governing Body 03/04/2025 31/08/2025 Appointed by trustees
Ms Angela Baxter Local Governor 01/09/2023 02/02/2026 Appointed by trustees
Barnaby Crocker Local Governor 14/07/2025 13/07/2029 Elected by parents
Ms Philippa Downton Local Governor 01/09/2023 01/08/2025 Appointed by trustees
Revd Andrew Fordyce Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by trustees
Amanda Freeland Local Governor 16/05/2024 15/05/2028 Appointed by trustees
Hannah Harmer Local Governor 20/05/2024 19/05/2028 Elected by school staff
Stephen Lodge Local Governor 16/05/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by trustees
Mr Ian MacDonald Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Caroline Patrick Local Governor 17/07/2025 16/07/2029 Appointed by trustees
Emma Peck Local Governor 16/05/2024 15/05/2028 Appointed by trustees
Schools Nearby
Market Field School
0.65 km • Colchester
Other
St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley
2.76 km • Colchester
Other
Broomgrove Infant School
3 km • Colchester
Other
Broomgrove Junior School
3 km • Colchester
Other
Millfields Primary School
3.13 km • Colchester
Other
University of Essex
3.33 km • Colchester
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Elmstead Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Colchester, Essex.
Elmstead Primary School has 211 pupils, with a capacity of 208.
Elmstead Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Elmstead Primary School is Mr Ian MacDonald.
Elmstead Primary School is at Elmcroft, Holly Way, Elmstead Market, Colchester, CO7 7YQ, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Elmstead Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Elmstead Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Ian MacDonald
Elmcroft, Holly Way, Elmstead Market, Colchester, CO7 7YQ
01206822889
www.elmsteadprimary.com
Location
CO7 7YQ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 149972
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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