Gosbecks Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Gosbecks Primary School
Address: Owen Ward Close, Shrub End, Gosbecks Primary School
Town/City: Colchester
County: Essex
Postcode: CO2 9DG
Telephone Number: 01206 575407
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Mark Millbourne
Capacity: 285
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 227 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 80% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 21.6%

Location and administration

URN: 114742
DfE Number: 881/2054
UKPRN: 10073228
UPRN: 303005234
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Colchester (E07000071)
Constituency: Colchester (E14001176)
Electoral Ward: Shrub End (E05010840)

Easting & Northing: 597269E, 223146N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 52' 21.44" N 0° 51' 51.56" E
Plus Code: 9F32VVF7+2P

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Paxman Academy (0.3km)
  2. Prettygate Infant School (0.7km)
  3. Prettygate Junior School (0.7km)
  4. Kings Ford Academy (0.9km)
  5. King's Ford Infant School and Nursery (0.9km)
  6. Philip Morant School and College (1.2km)
  7. St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester (1.2km)
  8. Montgomery Primary School, Colchester (1.4km)
  9. St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester (1.5km)
  10. Colchester County High School for Girls (1.7km)
Governors

  • Mrs Hollie Allen - Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 February 2030.
  • Mrs Joanne Bishop - Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 May 2029.
  • Miss Polly Bradford - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Kristina Cowing - Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 February 2030.
  • Mr Paul Cross - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 28 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 January 2026.
  • Mr Dan Fountain - Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mrs Linda Gildea - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 11 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 February 2030.
  • Mrs Claire Hazell - Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 11 November 2029.
  • Mrs Jenna Hopkins - Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 September 2028.
  • Mrs Jenna Hopkins - Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mrs Jenna Hopkins - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 2 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 February 2026.
  • Mrs Rebecca Kudyk - Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 February 2030.
  • Mr Mark Millbourne - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Stephanie Newland - Governor. Appointed on 28 April 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 February 2029.
  • Mrs Alison Pierson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 March 2026.
  • Mr Mike Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 15 May 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 14 May 2029.