Colburn Community Primary School, Catterick Garrison

In its own words: "At Colburn Community Primary School, staff, governors, children and parents work together to create a warm, caring, family atmosphere in which pupils flourish and achieve. At our school, we aim to create a nurturing environment where every child thrives through strong communication, personal achievement, and unwavering resilience."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I hope you have time to explore and that you enjoy your visit. The site contains lots of information about the work we do and it is updated regularly. At Colburn Community Primary School, we have a highly committed and professional staff dedicated to supporting and guiding your child’s development."

The school runs a breakfast club, from £4.50 per session.

In 2025, 52% of Year 6 pupils at Colburn Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 44% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 70% in reading and 48% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 25 families put Colburn Community Primary School as their first choice and 33 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Colburn Community Primary School are Hipswell Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 65% reading, 52% maths); Catterick Garrison, Le Cateau Community Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 48% reading, 50% maths); Cambrai Primary School (1 mile, Outstanding); and Brompton-on-Swale Church of England Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 63% reading, 81% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Colburn Community Primary School.

12 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Colburn Community Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that pupils behave well (75%).

42.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 5.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 42 pupils (20.8%) received SEN support and 4 (2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

Colburn Community Primary School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Colburn Community Primary School.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Meadowfield Road (se-bound), 120 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Colburn Community Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 48 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Colburn Community Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.