Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery
Contact details for the school

School Name: Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery
Address: Eastern Road, Brightlingsea
Town/City: Colchester
County: Essex
Postcode: CO7 0HU
Telephone Number: 01206 302719
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Laura Khine
Capacity: 630
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 653 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 104% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 21.3%

Location and administration

URN: 114755
DfE Number: 881/2068
UKPRN: 10076443
UPRN: 10007944203
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Tendring (E07000076)
Constituency: Harwich and North Essex (E14001273)
Electoral Ward: Brightlingsea (E05011935)

Easting & Northing: 608386E, 216942N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 48' 46.37" N 1° 1' 18.62" E
Plus Code: 9F33R27C+5P

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Colne Community School (0.9km)
  2. St Osyth Church of England Primary School (4.4km)
  3. Alresford Primary School (4.5km)
Associated schools

Related school*

* Other schools occupying the same site, or related to this one through splits or mergers.
Governors

  • Miss Helen Chapman - Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 July 2028.
  • Mrs Caroline Copping - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 November 2025.
  • Miss Abbie Fairbairn - Governor. Appointed on 29 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 March 2027.
  • Mrs Carole Godwin - Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Jenny Louise Gregory - Governor. Appointed on 13 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 September 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah Hambleton-Smith - Governor. Appointed on 13 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 September 2027.
  • Mr Paul Ketchley - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2030.
  • Mrs Laura Khine - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Ruth Loten - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 3 December 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 2 December 2029.
  • Mrs Ruth Loten - Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 December 2025.
  • Mrs Kate Morrissey - Governor. Appointed on 18 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 May 2026.
  • Mrs Mary-Jane NG - Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 July 2028.
  • Mr David Shaw - Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 July 2028.
  • Mrs Mandy Stonebridge - Governor. Appointed on 22 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 October 2029.
  • Mrs Paula Webb - Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 January 2030.
  • Mrs Christine Williams - Governor. Appointed on 18 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 May 2026.