Open State Primary Mixed

Old Heath Community Primary School

Old Heath Road, Colchester, CO2 8DD
213 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
21.80% FSM %
104 Boys
109 Girls
About Old Heath Community Primary School

Old Heath Community Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Colchester and the surrounding area in Essex with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the East of England region.

It has 213 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Amanda Mitchelson.

Information on Old Heath Community Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

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 Harwich and North Essex
Ward Old Heath and The Hythe
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
UKPRN 10072118
URN 114710
Data Last Updated 09-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Emilie Askew Chair of Governors 08/10/2024 07/10/2028 Appointed by LA
Mr Lee Connelly Governor 08/03/2022 07/03/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Clare Corbett Governor 23/04/2024 22/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kerri Fitzgibbon Governor 28/02/2023 27/02/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Helen Ford Governor 11/02/2025 10/02/2029 Elected by school staff
Ms Leesa Herbert Governor 01/07/2025 30/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Lee McDermid Governor 20/09/2022 19/09/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Amanda Mitchelson Governor 13/04/2015 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Michael Slavin Governor 01/07/2025 29/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Old Heath Community Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Colchester, Essex.
Old Heath Community Primary School has 213 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Old Heath Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Old Heath Community Primary School is Mrs Amanda Mitchelson.
Old Heath Community Primary School is at Old Heath Road, Colchester, CO2 8DD, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Old Heath Community Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Old Heath Community Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Amanda Mitchelson
Old Heath Road, Colchester, CO2 8DD
Location
Quick Summary
URN 114710
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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