St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester — Primary School in COLCHESTER

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St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester

COLCHESTER, CO4 0HH

210 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

11.40% FSM %

116 Boys

94 Girls

About St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester

St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools 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 210 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Craig Twin.

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	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	Colchester
Ward	St Anne's and St John's
Urban / Rural	Urban: 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	10072457
URN	115065
Data Last Updated	13-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Shiela Winwright	Chair of Governors	19/09/2024	04/04/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Harriet Bateman	Governor	09/07/2024	09/07/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Revd Paul Dever	Governor	18/09/2024	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Miss Karen Gook	Governor	24/05/2022	24/05/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Clare Horsewill-Rose	Governor	03/11/2021	02/11/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ashley Howard	Governor	11/07/2023	11/07/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Stacey Joseph	Governor	11/07/2023	11/07/2027	Elected by school staff
Claudia Parsons	Governor	09/07/2024	09/07/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Melissa Pryce-Jenkins	Governor	19/09/2022	19/09/2026	Elected by parents
Ms Nicky Sirett	Governor	09/07/2024	09/07/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Craig Twin	Governor	01/09/2016	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Shiela Winwright	Governor	01/07/2015	04/04/2026	Appointed by GB/board

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester?

St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in COLCHESTER, Essex.

How many pupils does St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester have?

St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester has 210 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester?

St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester a faith school?

Yes, St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester?

The Headteacher at St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester is Mr Craig Twin.

Where is St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester located?

St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester is at Clay Lane Grove, COLCHESTER, CO4 0HH, in the Essex local authority, East of England.

Does St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester currently open?

St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Craig Twin

Clay Lane Grove, COLCHESTER, CO4 0HH

01206841288

www.stjohnscofe.com

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 115065

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026