School Summary

The Honywood Community Science School


Boys: 387
Girls: 379
Total Pupils: 766
Opened: 01-05-2011
Ofsted: Good
Headteacher: James Saunders
The Honywood Community Science School
Westfield Drive
Colchester
Essex
CO6 1PZ
Telephone: 01376561231
Website: http://www.honywoodschool.com

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CensusDate: 20-01-2022
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Street: Westfield Drive
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Town: Colchester
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reviews: [{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"5 years ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"My son has completed his first year at the school and is incredibly happy. He loves the independent learning and the variety of subjects on offer. The school has reignited his love of learning and he is really happy to be there. The teachers all seem to be very passionate and inspirational and this has clearly rubbed off on him.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"My son has completed his first year at the school and is incredibly happy. He loves the independent learning and the variety of subjects on offer. The school has reignited his love of learning and he is really happy to be there. The teachers all seem to be very passionate and inspirational and this has clearly rubbed off on him.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Julie Standen","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/106273424818938078741\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjUY6r7gyqdrOOtwX0z26cXp_PMaGdC_Vf1QV14qBoNVKg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2017-10-09T17:01:19Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"5 years ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"Amazing school which imbraces the individual allowing them to gain confidence in their abilities so they can access the outside world come 16+ yrs old. The idea of learning independently frightens some but this doesnt mean they are left to their own devices. Teachers still teach in the classroom just like all other schools but encourage the learners to look outside the box and put their thoughts across. For me I have seen my daughter gain confidence in herself and her abilities. The team at Honywood School are amazing!","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"Amazing school which imbraces the individual allowing them to gain confidence in their abilities so they can access the outside world come 16+ yrs old. The idea of learning independently frightens some but this doesnt mean they are left to their own devices. Teachers still teach in the classroom just like all other schools but encourage the learners to look outside the box and put their thoughts across. For me I have seen my daughter gain confidence in herself and her abilities. The team at Honywood School are amazing!","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Anita Frost","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/109806295084745193268\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjWPboqINsZL0kbr5EhZvWYzZTsfpsieWlSJVfxyiwfZLlUa=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2017-10-09T20:32:27Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"6 years ago","rating":2,"text":{"text":"If your child is self motivated and competent learner then they may well thrive at this school, if not then avoid. My son went from a A\/B grade student to pretty much failing all his GCSE's. Not helped by the school only pointing out he was likely to fail six months before he took his exams. Now this could be because the ethos of the school is very much learner led but i can't help but feel that in my (and my sons) case this was the worst move for him and has set him back a year. Go in with your eyes open and hopefully the new head will turn things around.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"If your child is self motivated and competent learner then they may well thrive at this school, if not then avoid. My son went from a A\/B grade student to pretty much failing all his GCSE's. Not helped by the school only pointing out he was likely to fail six months before he took his exams. Now this could be because the ethos of the school is very much learner led but i can't help but feel that in my (and my sons) case this was the worst move for him and has set him back a year. 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This school is exceptional, visionary and courageous. It truly puts it's pupils at the heart of everything it does regardless of the impact on government statistics or benchmarks. The care they receive has been holistic, compassionate and everything I could have hoped for for my children.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Caro Daniels","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/104711214763112158284\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjVAc1GsoegJZY0wQtpTtWaqJ7GbsKxRaqauwmdU2Tpi4j37=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2017-12-13T14:34:52Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"6 years ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"If only every school in Essex could be as inspirational as Honywood! Fantastic school offering a wonderful educational environment for young people (11-16yrs). Highly qualified, professional teaching staff, dedicated to ensuring every learner is confident, happy, self motivated, aims high and reaches their full potential. Take your family to an Open Day and see for yourself!","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"If only every school in Essex could be as inspirational as Honywood! Fantastic school offering a wonderful educational environment for young people (11-16yrs). Highly qualified, professional teaching staff, dedicated to ensuring every learner is confident, happy, self motivated, aims high and reaches their full potential. Take your family to an Open Day and see for yourself!","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"A Mum","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/100297344962809590042\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocL5-7VrJ2Xprq7Xycq3oq1fVaKur-VLMN2MH0w3MMt9=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2017-05-12T22:43:04Z"}]