The Stanway School
URN: 115378 • Colchester CO3 0QA
Overview
- Name
- The Stanway School
- URN
- 115378
- 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
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jonathan Tippett (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Winstree Road, Colchester CO3 0QA
Summary
The Stanway School, located in Colchester, Essex, is a mixed foundation secondary school with a capacity for 1,277 students. The school emphasizes a strong sense of community, where every student is valued and encouraged to achieve their best academically, culturally, and in sports. The school promotes high expectations for behavior, attendance, and punctuality, fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.
The curriculum at The Stanway School is designed to empower students to take ownership of their learning journey. The school encourages a growth mindset, viewing challenges as opportunities for personal development. Students are supported in their academic pursuits through various initiatives, including revision sessions for Year 11 students preparing for GCSE exams.
Staff development is also a priority at The Stanway School, with numerous professional development opportunities available for teachers. The school aims to create a supportive environment for both students and staff, ensuring that everyone can thrive and contribute positively to the community.
The curriculum at The Stanway School is designed to empower students to take ownership of their learning journey. The school encourages a growth mindset, viewing challenges as opportunities for personal development. Students are supported in their academic pursuits through various initiatives, including revision sessions for Year 11 students preparing for GCSE exams.
Staff development is also a priority at The Stanway School, with numerous professional development opportunities available for teachers. The school aims to create a supportive environment for both students and staff, ensuring that everyone can thrive and contribute positively to the community.
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Nearby alternatives
- Colchester County High School for Girls (77.7)
- Colchester County High School for Girls (70.2)
- Colchester Royal Grammar School (70.2)
- The Gilberd School (70.2)
- The Stanway School (65.5)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1277 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1277 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1277 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1277 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1277 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1277 |
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