The short version
87% capacity.
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
17% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 0–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 392
- Capacity
- 87%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mr Edward Bond (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Chitts Hill, Lexden, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9ST
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStanway Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Home Farm Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Heath School
Special school · 1.1km away
Lexden Springs School
Special school · 1.1km away
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Primary · 1.3km away
Stanway Fiveways Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Doucecroft School
Independent · 1.5km away
St Benedict's Catholic College
Secondary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Holmwood House School a selective school?
No. Holmwood House School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Holmwood House School?
Holmwood House School currently has 392 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holmwood House School take?
Holmwood House School caters for pupils aged 0 to 16.
Where is Holmwood House School?
Holmwood House School is in Colchester, CO3 9ST, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holmwood House School have a sixth form?
No, Holmwood House School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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