St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey — Primary School in Colchester

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St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey

Colchester, CO6 1HL

125 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

7.20% FSM %

65 Boys

60 Girls

About St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey

St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey is a mixed-gender Academies located in Colchester, Essex, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 125 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Keith Birbeck.

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	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Essex
Region	East of England
Administrative District	Colchester
Parliamentary Constituency	Witham
Ward	Marks Tey and Layer
Urban / Rural	Larger 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
Trust / Sponsor	CANONIUM LEARNING TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-10-2023
UKPRN	10092919
URN	149970
Data Last Updated	10-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Malcolm Bailey	Chair of Local Governing Body	07/12/2023	06/12/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
William Aylett	Local Governor	07/12/2023	06/12/2027	Appointed by trustees
Keith Birbeck	Local Governor	07/12/2023	06/12/2027	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Sally Czezowska-Savill	Local Governor	07/12/2023	06/12/2027	Elected by parents
Claire Edwards	Local Governor	07/12/2023	06/12/2027	Elected by school staff
Martin Hawrylak	Local Governor	07/12/2023	06/12/2027	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Karen Litterick	Local Governor	07/12/2023	06/12/2027	Elected by parents
Susan Moakes-Cooke	Local Governor	07/12/2023	06/12/2027	Appointed by trustees
Mr Jo Perkins	Local Governor	10/12/2024	09/12/2028	Appointed by trustees

Schools Nearby

Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

2.5 km • Colchester

Other

Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

2.97 km • Colchester

Other

Feering Church of England Primary School

4.48 km • Colchester

Other

Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham

4.62 km • Colchester

Other

St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall

4.66 km • Colchester

Other

Doucecroft School

4.7 km • Colchester

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey?

St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Colchester, Essex.

How many pupils does St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey have?

St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey has 125 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey?

St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey a faith school?

Yes, St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey?

The Headteacher at St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey is Mr Keith Birbeck.

Where is St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey located?

St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey is at Mandeville Road, Marks Tey, Colchester, CO6 1HL, in the Essex local authority, East of England.

Does St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey currently open?

St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Keith Birbeck

Mandeville Road, Marks Tey, Colchester, CO6 1HL

01206210638

www.st-andrews.academy/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 149970

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026