The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.5
0.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
5.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
51%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.03
Band 3Source: 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
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 317 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 144 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,828
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 25.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE SIGMA TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Stephanie Neill
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Rembrandt Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4QS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPrettygate Infant School
Primary · 473m away
Prettygate Junior School
Primary · 473m away
St Benedict's Catholic College
Secondary · 488m away
Colchester County High School for Girls
Secondary · 488m away
Paxman Academy
Secondary · 988m away
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Kings Ford Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Gosbecks Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Philip Morant School and College's Ofsted rating?
Philip Morant School and College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Philip Morant School and College?
Philip Morant School and College currently has 1,828 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Philip Morant School and College take?
Philip Morant School and College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Philip Morant School and College?
Philip Morant School and College is in Colchester, CO3 4QS, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Philip Morant School and College have a sixth form?
Yes, Philip Morant School and College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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