Philip Morant School and College

URN: 137619 • Colchester CO3 4QS

Overview

Name
Philip Morant School and College
URN
137619
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Serious Weaknesses
Ranking score
42.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Scott Holder (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
Website
Address
Rembrandt Way, Colchester CO3 4QS

Summary

Philip Morant School and College, located in Colchester, Essex, is a mixed secondary academy with a capacity of 1,602 students and currently serves 1,593 pupils. The school is dedicated to fostering a community where every student feels a sense of belonging, guided by its ethos of "Aspiration, Success, and Kindness." This approach underpins all aspects of school life, aiming to prepare students for future educational and career opportunities.

The curriculum at Philip Morant is designed to provide a holistic education, emphasizing academic excellence alongside personal development. The school is part of The Sigma Trust, which enhances collaboration with other institutions to improve student outcomes. Additionally, the Sigma Sixth form offers a close-knit environment for post-16 education, focusing on academic achievement and personal growth.

Support for students is a key priority, with provisions for enhanced learning and special educational needs. The school actively promotes extracurricular activities, including sports and the arts, fostering a well-rounded experience for all students. Overall, Philip Morant School and College is committed to nurturing confident and ambitious young people within a supportive community.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1602
Pupils
1593
Boys
800
Girls
793
FSM %
8.20
Open date
2011-11-01
Close date
2018-12-31
Last Ofsted
2018-05-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1593 800 793 1602 8.20
2024-09-11 1593 800 793 1602 8.20
2023-09-11 1593 800 793 1602 8.20
2022-09-11 1593 800 793 1602 8.20
2021-09-11 1593 800 793 1602 8.20
2020-09-11 1593 800 793 1602 8.20

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