Academy · Essex

Great Bentley Primary School

Primary
Ages 5–11

Term dates

Academys can set their own term dates. Many follow Essex council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

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Admissions

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About and location

Type: Academy
Phase: Primary
Ages: 5–11
Pupils: 258 (capacity 270)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: PENROSE LEARNING TRUST
Phone: 01206250331
Address: Plough Road, Great Bentley, Colchester, CO7 8LD
Website: greatbentley.essex.sch.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Report a correction.