Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils — Primary School in Colchester

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Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils

Colchester, CO3 9AS

230 Pupils

210 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

27.80% FSM %

110 Boys

120 Girls

About Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils

Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Colchester, Essex, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 230 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Alex Candler.

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	Colchester
Parliamentary Constituency	Colchester
Ward	Prettygate
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	Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10077251
URN	114707
Data Last Updated	21-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Michael Puttick	Chair of Governors	11/07/2019	31/08/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Headteacher Alex Candler	Governor	01/09/2016	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Sarah Gilbranch	Governor	01/01/2023	31/12/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Hudson	Governor	07/10/2020	17/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Yamuna Nair	Governor	23/06/2021	22/06/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Janet Ortega	Governor	15/03/2023	14/03/2027	Appointed by LA
Mr Thusara Rajapakse	Governor	01/01/2023	26/06/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Caroline Searle	Governor	09/05/2022	08/05/2026	Elected by school staff
Reverend Matt Simpkins	Governor	11/07/2019	26/06/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nicola Taylor	Governor	22/06/2022	21/06/2030	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rebecca Tran	Governor	01/01/2023	31/12/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Samuel Watts	Governor	26/06/2025	25/06/2029	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils?

Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Colchester, Essex.

How many pupils does Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils have?

Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils has 230 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils?

Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Who is the headteacher at Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils?

The Headteacher at Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils is Mr Alex Candler.

Where is Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils located?

Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils is at Trafalgar Road, Lexden, Colchester, CO3 9AS, in the Essex local authority, East of England.

Does Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils currently open?

Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Alex Candler

Trafalgar Road, Lexden, Colchester, CO3 9AS

01206573519

www.lexden.essex.sch.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 114707

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026