Foundation school · Essex

Mersea Island School

Primary
Ages 2–11

Term dates

Foundation schools 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

Places for Reception and junior school are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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About and location

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Primary
Ages: 2–11
Pupils: 394 (capacity 468)
Gender: Mixed
Phone: 01206382736
Address: Barfield Road, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8QX
Website: merseaschool.org

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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