Kingswode Hoe School
URN: 115453 • Colchester CO3 3QJ
Overview
- Name
- Kingswode Hoe School
- URN
- 115453
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- E Drake (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Sussex Road, Colchester CO3 3QJ
Summary
Kingswode Hoe School is a community special school located in Colchester, Essex, catering to boys and girls aged 5 to 16 with moderate learning difficulties and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). With a current enrolment of 135 pupils, the school aims to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where each child can thrive and reach their full potential.
The school’s curriculum is designed to be broad and balanced, focusing on six key outcomes tailored to meet the individual needs of students. Kingswode Hoe emphasizes a strong sense of community, where pupils feel safe and valued, often describing the school as a family. The staff and local academy committee are committed to ensuring that every child receives the necessary support to succeed.
Safeguarding is a top priority at Kingswode Hoe, with a dedicated team in place to ensure the wellbeing of all students. The school encourages open communication with parents and carers, providing resources and information to help them stay engaged in their child's education and development.
The school’s curriculum is designed to be broad and balanced, focusing on six key outcomes tailored to meet the individual needs of students. Kingswode Hoe emphasizes a strong sense of community, where pupils feel safe and valued, often describing the school as a family. The staff and local academy committee are committed to ensuring that every child receives the necessary support to succeed.
Safeguarding is a top priority at Kingswode Hoe, with a dedicated team in place to ensure the wellbeing of all students. The school encourages open communication with parents and carers, providing resources and information to help them stay engaged in their child's education and development.
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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)
- Market Field School (52.8)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 135 | 95 | 40 | 125 | 28.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 135 | 95 | 40 | 125 | 28.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 135 | 95 | 40 | 125 | 28.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 135 | 95 | 40 | 125 | 28.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 135 | 95 | 40 | 125 | 28.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 135 | 95 | 40 | 125 | 28.90 |
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