Montgomery Primary School, Colchester
Community primary school in Colchester (Essex).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Montgomery Primary School is a friendly, caring and welcoming school with a history of strong links with the military. Situated on the garrison estate, the site has excellent facilities for academic learning, sports and the arts.
Our staff work tirelessly to ensure the best education possible for each child and the learning experiences provided ensure the children are engaged and stimulated during their time at school. We pride ourselves on our calm and focused learning environment.
Open communication between parents and school is encouraged and we are equipped to support families transitioning from other military schools to the area. If you require further information, please navigate around our website using the tabs, and do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or queries.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
14 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Behaviour
- Sports and PE
- Read, Read & Read!
- Our Partners
- Senior Leadership
- School Improvement
- Special Educational Needs
- School History
- Teachers
- Charging and Remissions
- Wraparound Care
- 13 Feb 2026 Monty's Mail
- 06 Feb 2026 Monty's Mail
- 30 Jan 2026 Monty's Mail
Key facts
- URN
- 114750
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Essex
- Constituency
- Colchester
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 1900
Governing body (8 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sue Faulkner Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Sue Ann Faulkner Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2017 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Abigail Fairbairn | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Mr Arthur Smith | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Mahesh Makan | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Angela Linghorn-Baker | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Alex Leming | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Julie Hilton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Angela Eaves | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Hazel Courtier | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Michelle Ann Wright Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2018 · term ended 2026 |
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