Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School — Primary School in Colchester

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Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Colchester, CO6 1AZ

82 Pupils

84 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

26.80% FSM %

42 Boys

40 Girls

About Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Essex, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 82 pupils on roll. School capacity: 84. Current headteacher: Lucy Overton.

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	Voluntary controlled 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	Harwich and North Essex
Ward	Rural North
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	10072446
URN	115079
Data Last Updated	17-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (1)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Martin Ives	Chair of Governors	04/09/2023	04/12/2026	Foundation/sponsor members

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Colchester, Essex.

How many pupils does Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have?

Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has 82 pupils, with a capacity of 84.

What is the age range at Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

The Headteacher at Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is Mrs Lucy Overton.

Where is Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School located?

Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is at Chrismund Way, Great Tey, Colchester, CO6 1AZ, in the Essex local authority, East of England.

Does Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently open?

Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Lucy Overton

Chrismund Way, Great Tey, Colchester, CO6 1AZ

01206210415

www.greatteyprimary.org.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 115079

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026