The Thomas Lord Audley School

URN: 115207 • Colchester CO2 8NJ

Overview

Name
The Thomas Lord Audley School
URN
115207
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
45.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jonathan Tippett (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Monkwick Avenue, Colchester CO2 8NJ

Summary

The Thomas Lord Audley School is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Colchester, Essex, with a capacity of 1,050 students. The school serves a diverse catchment area, including local communities such as Old Heath, Monkwick, and Mersea Island. The school prides itself on its ethos of being "Ready, Respectful, and Responsible," which guides the educational experience and personal development of its students.

The curriculum at Thomas Lord Audley School is designed to empower students to achieve their best academically while also developing essential life skills. The school offers a comprehensive range of subjects at both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, and parents have the option to withdraw their children from specific parts of the Religious Education curriculum, following the established policy.

The school emphasizes a positive learning environment, fostering excellent relationships between staff and students. The Headteacher, Simon Essex, highlights the importance of a secure and supportive atmosphere, which encourages students to adopt a growth mindset and strive for success in their studies and future endeavors.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1050
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
1955-09-01
Close date
2012-02-29
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1050
2024-09-11 1050
2023-09-11 1050
2022-09-11 1050
2021-09-11 1050
2020-09-11 1050

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