Philip Morant School and College
URN: 146794 • Colchester CO3 4QS
Overview
- Name
- Philip Morant School and College
- URN
- 146794
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- THE SIGMA TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stephanie Neill (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01206545222
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rembrandt Way, Colchester CO3 4QS
Summary
Philip Morant School and College, located in Colchester, Essex, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,828 students, slightly below its capacity of 1,902. The school is part of The Sigma Trust, which it joined in January 2019, allowing collaboration with other institutions to enhance educational outcomes. The school's ethos is built around the principles of aspiration, success, and kindness, aiming to foster a community where every student feels valued and supported.
The curriculum at Philip Morant is designed to provide a holistic education, preparing students for their future educational and career paths. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports and performing arts, which complement academic learning. Additionally, the Sigma Sixth form provides a close-knit environment for post-16 education, focusing on excellence and personal development.
Support for students is a key priority, with provisions for enhanced learning and special educational needs. The school emphasizes wellbeing and personal safety, ensuring that all students have access to the resources they need to thrive both academically and personally.
The curriculum at Philip Morant is designed to provide a holistic education, preparing students for their future educational and career paths. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports and performing arts, which complement academic learning. Additionally, the Sigma Sixth form provides a close-knit environment for post-16 education, focusing on excellence and personal development.
Support for students is a key priority, with provisions for enhanced learning and special educational needs. The school emphasizes wellbeing and personal safety, ensuring that all students have access to the resources they need to thrive both academically and personally.
Useful links
- Governor Vacancies (governance)
- Governance (governance)
- Leave Of Absence Request Form (sen)
- What’s for lunch? (sen)
- Attendance (sen)
- Enhanced Provision and SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Term Dates 2025-26 (download)
- Latest Weekly Update Letter (download)
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 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE SIGMA TRUST
- Capacity
- 1902
- Pupils
- 1828
- Boys
- 1007
- Girls
- 821
- FSM %
- 25.90
- Open date
- 2019-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1828 | 1007 | 821 | 1902 | 25.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1715 | 933 | 782 | 1902 | 24.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1775 | 966 | 809 | 18.60 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 1775 | 966 | 809 | 18.60 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 1744 | 920 | 824 | 16.20 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 1625 | 860 | 765 | 12.20 |
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