Information about the School
Layer de la Haye Primary is a pretty village School situated on the outskirts of Colchester. The school was founded in 1837 to serve the village but now has a much larger catchment area. It boasts fine traditions in academic achievement, sporting success and excellence in the performing arts.
This is what some of our pupils and parents think:
I like everything! Year R child
I like the [interactive] whiteboards because it makes learning fun Year 1 Child
Our Gospel Values help you to be good and help you to think about God…
Year 2 Child
Our Gospel Values help us think about what we have done and are going to do in the future. Year 3 Child
My favourite place in school is the pond area and the pavilion… it’s a place where I can gather my thoughts. Year 6 child
'Our children all have different learning abilities but are progressing well and, perhaps as importantly, are happy at the school.'
Parent
"Pupils enjoy school enormously, affirm how proud they are of it and say it is
getting better all the time. They have excellent attitudes and behaviour is exemplary... Pupils excellent spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is not only a strength but also a foundation which underpins effectively their attitudes to learning. Behaviour is excellent and
there is a strong sense of community...
[The School] promotes respect and
healthy lifestyles" Ofsted Report June 2008
"The school, through its distinctive Christian character, is outstanding at meeting the needs of all learners... Pupils articulate a strong sense of belonging to a Church of England Primary School and talked with pride of their celebration assemblies, the range of sporting activities, recognition through the 'Gold Book' and the Brian Keeble Cup, and the joy of harvesting produce from their class allotments." SIAS Report Oct 2008
