North Primary School and Nursery
Contact details for the school

School Name: North Primary School and Nursery
Address: John Harper Street
Town/City: Colchester
County: Essex
Postcode: CO1 1RP
Telephone Number: 01206 574225
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Alan Garnett
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 458 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 109% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19.1%

Location and administration

URN: 114709
DfE Number: 881/2008
UKPRN: 10070814
UPRN: 303014057
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Colchester (E07000071)
Constituency: Colchester (E14001176)
Electoral Ward: Castle (E05010828)

Easting & Northing: 599256E, 225873N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 53' 47.05" N 0° 53' 40.99" E
Plus Code: 9F32VVWV+HV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Helena School (0.4km)
  2. Colchester Institute (0.5km)
  3. The Sixth Form College Colchester (0.5km)
  4. Colchester Prep & High School (1.1km)
  5. St John's Green Primary School (1.1km)
  6. Kingswode Hoe School (1.1km)
  7. Colchester Royal Grammar School (1.1km)
  8. St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester (1.2km)
  9. St James the Great Church of England Primary School (1.2km)
  10. Queen Boudica Primary School (1.3km)
Governors

  • Mrs Janet Blackwell - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 November 2014 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Beth Dagge - Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 June 2026.
  • Mr Nicorum Flaherty - Governor. Appointed on 15 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 May 2027.
  • Mr Alan Garnett - Governor. Appointed on 23 April 2001 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Stephen Gook - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2014 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Sarah Hewes - Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 5 November 2028.
  • Mr Benjamin Howard - Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2018 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 January 2026.
  • Karen Jacobs - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2014 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 October 2026.
  • Adele Jennings - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 February 2026.
  • Juliette Maxam - Governor. Appointed on 5 June 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 4 June 2027.
  • Ms Claire Mold - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2018 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 November 2026.
  • Ms Mubeena Siddiqi - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2018 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 November 2026.
  • Elspeth Skinner - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2014 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 October 2026.
  • Mr Duncan Stewart - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2018 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 November 2026.
  • Mrs Sevcan Sungur - Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 February 2030.
  • Mr Jonathyn Young - Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 February 2030.