A Brightlingsea Town Guide

Education

There are three schools in Brightlingsea covering all age groups and catering for students from within the town and its surrounding area. All the Brightlingsea Schools are open to both boy and girls and accept students from the surrounding district as well as from the town itself.

Brightlingsea County Infants School

The Infant School is located in Eastern Road and caters for the 4-7 year age group.   The modern and spacious school building was opened in 1967 and teaches the National Curriculum with an emphasis on literacy, speaking and mathematical skills. Facilities at the school include a library extension, and outside playhouse, adventure play area and a pond in a wildlife area.

Visit the Schools own website on www.brightlingsea-inf.essex.sch.uk

Brightlingsea County Junior School

The Junior School is also to be found in Eastern Road and accepts students between 7 and 11. The school building was opened in 1974 and is of an open plan design. There are twelve classes and the school's facilities include a hall equipped for gymnastics, reference library, special needs area, computer room, pottery area and music room. Outside the school buildings are playgrounds and grass games areas.

Visit the Schools own website on www.brightlingseajuniors.ik.org

Colne Community School

The Colne Community School and Sixth Form College are located in Church Road and plays a major part in the town's activities. The school, as with all others in the town, accepts students from the surrounding district and caters for GCSE and A Level students. The school is very well equipped.
The school has an active extra curricular schedule and has been involved in many national and international projects with great success. A number of students are successful in gaining university places.
The school and college are recognised for their links with the community and the campus contains Brightlingsea Sports Centre which is used by members of the public and students.
The Colne Community School's All weather Astro-Turf pitch was officially opened by HRH, The Princess Royal.
The pitch is available for hire in the evenings and weekends. Further details from Brightlingsea Sports Centre.

Telephone 01206 303511     Fax 01206 302258

You can visit the Colne Community Schools own website at http://www.colne.essex.sch.uk