Colchester County High School for Girls
URN: 137515 • Colchester CO3 3US
Overview
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gillian Marshall (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01206576973
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Norman Way, Colchester CO3 3US
Summary
Colchester County High School for Girls (CCHSG) is a secondary academy located in Colchester, Essex, with a current enrolment of 1,210 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,020. The school aims to foster resilience, motivation, and responsible leadership among its students, preparing them to contribute positively to society and thrive in a global economy. CCHSG promotes high aspirations and personal achievement through a well-rounded curriculum and a focus on mental and physical wellbeing.
The school offers a broad and personalised curriculum designed to challenge able students and support their academic success in public examinations. CCHSG emphasizes the importance of developing independent thought, effective communication skills, and a strong understanding of social, moral, and British values within a multicultural context.
CCHSG also provides various opportunities for students to engage in cultural activities and develop leadership skills. Parents and prospective students are encouraged to attend the upcoming Sixth Form Open Evening on 22 October 2025, where they can explore course offerings and meet staff and current students. For more information, visit the school's website at www.cchsg.com.
The school offers a broad and personalised curriculum designed to challenge able students and support their academic success in public examinations. CCHSG emphasizes the importance of developing independent thought, effective communication skills, and a strong understanding of social, moral, and British values within a multicultural context.
CCHSG also provides various opportunities for students to engage in cultural activities and develop leadership skills. Parents and prospective students are encouraged to attend the upcoming Sixth Form Open Evening on 22 October 2025, where they can explore course offerings and meet staff and current students. For more information, visit the school's website at www.cchsg.com.
Useful links
- School Governance and Finance (governance)
- Pupil Premium and SEND (sen)
- Attendance and Absence (sen)
- School Calendar, Term Dates and School Day (calendar)
- Admissions Information (other)
- Policy Documents (other)
- Admissions Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- In-Year Admissions (other)
- Year 7 Admissions (other)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ALPHA TRUST
- Capacity
- 1020
- Pupils
- 1210
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 1210
- FSM %
- 2.70
- Open date
- 2011-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1210 | 0 | 1210 | 1020 | 2.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1183 | 0 | 1183 | 1020 | 2.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1129 | 0 | 1129 | 1020 | 2.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1129 | 0 | 1129 | 1020 | 2.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1097 | 0 | 1097 | 1020 | 2.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1031 | 0 | 1031 | 1020 | 2.00 |
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