St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley, Colchester

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am very proud to be Headteacher of St George's C of E Primary. Our children are hardworking, enthusiastic and friendly and the staff are dedicated to doing the very best for every child. We aim to provide an environment which is both nurturing and challenging, encouraging all members of the school community to be the best they can be."

In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley reached the expected standard in reading and 59% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 76% in Essex and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 86% in reading and 86% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 14 families put St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley as their first choice and 45 named it as one of their preferences, for 17 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 St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley are Elmstead Primary School (1.7 miles, 88% reading, 63% maths); Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy (2.9 miles, 91% reading, 100% maths); Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (3 miles, Good, 88% reading, 91% maths); and Alresford Primary School (3.3 miles, Good, 77% reading, 60% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley.

6.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (87%) and Mixed (7%).

In 2026, 18 pupils (16.4%) received SEN support and 3 (2.7%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Alresford (Essex) Rail Station, about 3.1 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Great Bromley School (outside), 30 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, weapons possession and other crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Essex (97).

In 2024/25, St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley issued 1 suspension, 0.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.