The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.3
1.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 166 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 85 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 921
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 30.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE SIGMA TRUST
- Head
- Mr Simon Essex (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Monkwick Avenue, Monkwick, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8NJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMonkwick Junior School
Primary · Very close
Monkwick Infant and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Cherry Tree Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Montgomery Primary School, Colchester
Primary · 1.5km away
Old Heath Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
WoodGrove
Independent · 1.7km away
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.8km away
Kings Ford Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Thomas Lord Audley School a selective school?
No. The Thomas Lord Audley School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Thomas Lord Audley School's Ofsted rating?
The Thomas Lord Audley School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Thomas Lord Audley School?
The Thomas Lord Audley School currently has 921 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Thomas Lord Audley School take?
The Thomas Lord Audley School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Thomas Lord Audley School?
The Thomas Lord Audley School is in Colchester, CO2 8NJ, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Thomas Lord Audley School have a sixth form?
No, The Thomas Lord Audley School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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