The short version
Average GCSE results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.0
0.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
2.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
25%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 237 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 101 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,283
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 19.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE SIGMA TRUST
- Head
- Mr Neil Gallagher
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Church Road, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, CO7 0QL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Colne Community School's Ofsted rating?
Colne Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Colne Community School?
Colne Community School currently has 1,283 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Colne Community School take?
Colne Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Colne Community School?
Colne Community School is in Colchester, CO7 0QL, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Colne Community School have a sixth form?
No, Colne Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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