Nayland Primary School, Nr Colchester

In its own words: "Here at Nayland children are our priority. We focus on the academic, social, physical, spiritual and emotional growth of all children and we place a great deal of emphasis on the supportive relationships between the school, the parents and the child in order to achieve our goals."

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 1.30pm, an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 9.30am and an open day on Monday 23 November 2026 at 1.30pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Nayland Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 72% in Suffolk and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 88% in reading and 97% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 37 families put Nayland Primary School as their first choice and 72 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 7 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Nayland Primary School are Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School (1.5 miles, Good); Boxted St Peter's Church of England School (2.4 miles, Good, 93% reading, 90% maths); The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School (3.2 miles, Good, 81% reading, 72% maths); and Boxford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (3.7 miles, Outstanding, 95% reading, 100% maths).

Nayland Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

78 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Nayland Primary School (as of September 2025): 92% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 71% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (95%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (71%).

6.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 2 pupils (1%) received SEN support and 3 (1.5%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

Nayland Primary School had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 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 Nayland Primary School.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Shelter (outside), 180 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Suffolk (32).

Nayland Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.