The Sixth Form College Colchester
URN: 151134 • Colchester CO1 1SN
Overview
- Name
- The Sixth Form College Colchester
- URN
- 151134
- Type
- Academy 16-19 converter
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE SIXTH FORM COLLEGES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 37.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jo Cadman (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01206500700
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- North Hill, Colchester CO1 1SN
Summary
The Sixth Form College Colchester is a mixed academy for students aged 16-19 located in Colchester, Essex. The college offers a diverse curriculum with a strong emphasis on A Level programmes, achieving an impressive overall pass rate of approximately 97%. In the recent 2025 examinations, students celebrated outstanding results, including over 700 A* and A grades, which reflect the college's commitment to academic excellence and student engagement.
The college prides itself on providing robust support for students, helping them to secure places at prestigious universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, as well as in degree apprenticeships and employment opportunities. The institution focuses on developing not only academic skills but also personal qualities such as resilience and independence, preparing students for future success in higher education and the workplace.
Community involvement is also a key aspect of the college ethos, with initiatives such as the Cambridge Conservation Initiative and various competitions that encourage student participation and engagement. The college's commitment to fostering a supportive and enriching environment is evident in its strong performance and the positive outcomes for its students.
The college prides itself on providing robust support for students, helping them to secure places at prestigious universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, as well as in degree apprenticeships and employment opportunities. The institution focuses on developing not only academic skills but also personal qualities such as resilience and independence, preparing students for future success in higher education and the workplace.
Community involvement is also a key aspect of the college ethos, with initiatives such as the Cambridge Conservation Initiative and various competitions that encourage student participation and engagement. The college's commitment to fostering a supportive and enriching environment is evident in its strong performance and the positive outcomes for its students.
Useful links
- 15 August 2025Here's Bethany – she's off to Oxford to study English and History, having achieved stunning grades, including an A* in English and an A in History. In this context it certainly seems appropriate that she sent us a photo of herself in (sen)
- 03 October 2025Here are a few photos from the International Languages Day- it was a well attended event, with students making fantastic presentations to celebrate their language and culture, such as Malayalam, Romanian, Russian, Vietnamese, Czech and Nepa (sen)
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- 19 August 2025Last term, Graphics students took photos of letter forms that they noticed out and about around College and in their homes (window frames, chairs, hacksaws). They then chose one photograph to cut from paper and worked together to spell out (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Sixth Form College Colchester (70.2)
- Colchester Institute (60.2)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 16 - 99
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE SIXTH FORM COLLEGES TRUST
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2024-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 |
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