The short version
87% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2025
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 87
- Capacity
- 87%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mr Daniel Lawrence (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2025 | Inspection
Additional inspection
September 2023 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
June 2022 | Inspection
Additional inspection
November 2019 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
February 2019 | Inspection
Additional inspection
March 2018 | Inspection
Additional inspection
October 2017 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2017 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
January 2014 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
January 2011 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
December 2007 | Inspection
Inspection
January 2003 | Inspection
Location
Abbotts Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3QL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham
Primary · 1.3km away
Stanway Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Holmwood House School
Independent · 1.5km away
The Heath School
Special school · 1.6km away
Lexden Springs School
Special school · 1.6km away
Stanway Fiveways Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Primary · 2.3km away
Home Farm Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Doucecroft School's Ofsted rating?
Doucecroft School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in September 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Doucecroft School?
Doucecroft School currently has 87 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Doucecroft School take?
Doucecroft School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Doucecroft School?
Doucecroft School is in Colchester, CO6 3QL, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Doucecroft School have a sixth form?
Yes, Doucecroft School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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