Colchester Prep & High School
URN: 115409 • Colchester CO3 3HD
Overview
- Name
- Colchester Prep & High School
- URN
- 115409
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 40.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Karen Gracie-Langrick (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01206573389
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wellesley Road, Colchester CO3 3HD
Summary
Colchester Prep & High School, located in Colchester, Essex, has a long-standing reputation for providing a well-rounded education for its 281 pupils. The school operates as an independent institution and is committed to fostering confident and balanced individuals prepared for the challenges of a rapidly evolving world. Under the leadership of Headteacher Ms Gracie-Langrick, the school has achieved an "Excellent" rating in all areas during its recent ISI Inspection and has been recognised as a Microsoft Showcase School.
The curriculum at Colchester Prep & High School is STEAM-powered, integrating science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics to encourage creativity and innovation among students. The school emphasizes academic excellence, with notable GCSE results where 48.4% of grades were 7-9, significantly above the national average. Additionally, the school promotes character development and global citizenship, preparing pupils to be responsible and engaged members of society.
Colchester Prep & High School also offers a range of enrichment opportunities, ensuring students develop resilience and leadership skills. The community-oriented environment encourages strong connections among students, staff, and families, fostering a supportive atmosphere for personal and academic growth.
The curriculum at Colchester Prep & High School is STEAM-powered, integrating science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics to encourage creativity and innovation among students. The school emphasizes academic excellence, with notable GCSE results where 48.4% of grades were 7-9, significantly above the national average. Additionally, the school promotes character development and global citizenship, preparing pupils to be responsible and engaged members of society.
Colchester Prep & High School also offers a range of enrichment opportunities, ensuring students develop resilience and leadership skills. The community-oriented environment encourages strong connections among students, staff, and families, fostering a supportive atmosphere for personal and academic growth.
Useful links
- Senior School Curriculum (sen)
- Senior School Academic Results (sen)
- Senior School Home (sen)
- Modern slavery statement (download)
- Download our prospectus (download)
- Admissions Process (other)
- CONTACT (other)
- Mid Year Admissions (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Market Field School (70.2)
- The St Aubyn Centre Education Department (66.7)
- University of Essex (60.2)
- North East Essex Additional Provision School (57.3)
- Kingswode Hoe School (56.9)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 281 | 189 | 92 | 558 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 287 | 199 | 88 | 558 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 314 | 224 | 90 | 558 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 314 | 224 | 90 | 558 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 318 | 223 | 95 | 558 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 346 | 235 | 111 | 558 |
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