Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham, Colchester

In its own words: "O ur vision is to empower every child to approach life with optimism , creativity and compassion . We believe that through God’s love, we can make a difference. “ Through God’s love, we are the rich soil where seeds flourish and roots grow. ” (Luke 8: 4-15) Courageous optimism It takes courage to hope for a better future."

In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 76% in Essex and 77% and 75% across England.

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

For September 2026 entry, 7 families put Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham as their first choice and 21 named it as one of their preferences, for 7 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham are Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School (1.1 miles, 93% reading, 73% maths); Stanway Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 75% reading, 74% maths); Lakelands Primary School (1.7 miles, Outstanding); and Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt (1.8 miles, Good, 95% reading, 95% maths).

Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham is one of 12 schools run by Life Education Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 70% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

5.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (75%), Mixed (9%) and Black (8%).

In 2026, 18 pupils (17.6%) received SEN support and 3 (2.9%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Marks Tey Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fiddlers Folly (adjacent), 80 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 10 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, other theft and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Essex (97).

In 2024/25, Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham issued 1 suspension, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.