The short version
Above-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 61.0 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
61.0
17.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
65%
23.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
26%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
22% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 281
- Capacity
- 50%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Ms Karen Gracie-Langrick (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Wellesley Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3HD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmColchester Royal Grammar School
Secondary · Very close
The Sixth Form College Colchester
16 plus · 568m away
St John's Green Primary School
Primary · 594m away
Kingswode Hoe School
Special school · 763m away
Colchester Institute
16 plus · 778m away
Colchester County High School for Girls
Secondary · 1.0km away
St Benedict's Catholic College
Secondary · 1.1km away
North Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Colchester Prep & High School a selective school?
No. Colchester Prep & High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Colchester Prep & High School?
Colchester Prep & High School currently has 281 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Colchester Prep & High School take?
Colchester Prep & High School caters for pupils aged 2 to 16.
Where is Colchester Prep & High School?
Colchester Prep & High School is in Colchester, CO3 3HD, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Colchester Prep & High School have a sixth form?
No, Colchester Prep & High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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