Colne Community School
URN: 146795 • Colchester CO7 0QL
Overview
- Name
- Colne Community School
- URN
- 146795
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- THE SIGMA TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Neil Gallagher (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01206303511
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church Road, Colchester CO7 0QL
Summary
Colne Community School is a mixed secondary academy located in Colchester, Essex, with a current enrolment of 1,283 students and a capacity of 1,540. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment based on the values of aspiration, resilience, and kindness. These principles guide the school's commitment to helping students realise their potential and prepare for future challenges.
The curriculum at Colne Community School is designed to provide a wide range of opportunities for students, encouraging academic achievement and personal growth. The school employs various digital platforms, such as Google Classroom for homework and Class Charts for behaviour tracking, ensuring that parents can stay informed about their child's progress and engagement.
Colne Community School also prioritises inclusivity and support for students with special educational needs and disabilities. The school is part of The Sigma Trust, which enhances collaboration and resource sharing among schools, fostering a strong sense of community and shared values. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through regular newsletters and events, reinforcing the partnership between home and school.
The curriculum at Colne Community School is designed to provide a wide range of opportunities for students, encouraging academic achievement and personal growth. The school employs various digital platforms, such as Google Classroom for homework and Class Charts for behaviour tracking, ensuring that parents can stay informed about their child's progress and engagement.
Colne Community School also prioritises inclusivity and support for students with special educational needs and disabilities. The school is part of The Sigma Trust, which enhances collaboration and resource sharing among schools, fostering a strong sense of community and shared values. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through regular newsletters and events, reinforcing the partnership between home and school.
Useful links
- Extra-Curricular Calendar (calendar)
- Facilities Hire (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Remote Learning (other)
- Careers Programme Information (other)
- Curriculum Information (other)
- GCSE Support (other)
- Twitter (other)
- Facebook (other)
- Pinterest (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
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE SIGMA TRUST
- Capacity
- 1540
- Pupils
- 1283
- Boys
- 654
- Girls
- 629
- FSM %
- 19.80
- Open date
- 2019-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1283 | 654 | 629 | 1540 | 19.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1255 | 650 | 605 | 1540 | 18.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1208 | 604 | 604 | 1788 | 14.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1208 | 604 | 604 | 1488 | 14.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1204 | 616 | 588 | 1488 | 13.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1251 | 668 | 583 | 1488 | 9.50 |
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