Colchester Academy
URN: 136195 • Colchester CO4 3JL
Overview
- Name
- Colchester Academy
- URN
- 136195
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- PENROSE LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jenny Betts (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01206861217
- Website
- Visit Colchester Academy website
- Address
-
Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester CO4 3JL
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Summary
Colchester Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Colchester, Essex, with a current enrolment of 899 pupils and a capacity of 910. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where students can achieve their full potential. With a strong emphasis on resilience, excellence, and respect, Colchester Academy aims to equip students with the skills necessary for success both academically and in their future lives.
The academy offers a rigorous curriculum designed to challenge students while providing opportunities for personal and educational development. This includes a focus on core subjects alongside a rich array of extracurricular activities that promote a well-rounded educational experience. The school's mission is to ensure equity and excellence, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student body, particularly those who may require additional support.
Colchester Academy values community engagement and encourages parental involvement through various initiatives. The school publishes an annual prospectus to inform prospective families about its offerings and standards, reinforcing its commitment to transparency and collaboration within the community.
The academy offers a rigorous curriculum designed to challenge students while providing opportunities for personal and educational development. This includes a focus on core subjects alongside a rich array of extracurricular activities that promote a well-rounded educational experience. The school's mission is to ensure equity and excellence, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student body, particularly those who may require additional support.
Colchester Academy values community engagement and encourages parental involvement through various initiatives. The school publishes an annual prospectus to inform prospective families about its offerings and standards, reinforcing its commitment to transparency and collaboration within the community.
Useful links
- Become A Governor (governance)
- Academy Committee (governance)
- Attendance & Absence (sen)
- Special Education Needs (sen)
- Open Events (calendar)
- Admissions Consultation (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies (other)
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)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- PENROSE LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 910
- Pupils
- 899
- Boys
- 450
- Girls
- 449
- FSM %
- 40.80
- Open date
- 2010-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 899 | 450 | 449 | 910 | 40.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 913 | 445 | 468 | 910 | 41.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 869 | 418 | 451 | 910 | 37.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 869 | 418 | 451 | 910 | 37.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 815 | 392 | 423 | 1200 | 35.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 793 | 380 | 413 | 1200 | 31.70 |
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