Academy · Essex

St James the Great Church of England Primary School

Primary
Ages 2–11
Church of England

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

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

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About and location

Type: Academy
Phase: Primary
Ages: 2–11
Pupils: 438 (capacity 420)
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Chelmsford
Academy trust: THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD VINE SCHOOLS TRUST
Phone: 01206865747
Address: Guildford Road, Colchester, CO1 2RA
Website: st-james-colchester-essex.co.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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