Colchester Prep & High School
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
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Global Perspective OUR NURSERY PROVIDES AN EXCEPTIONAL START FOR CHILDREN FROM 2 YEARS OLD - Specialist teaching in Modern Foreign Languages, Science and PE (plus extra-curricular clubs in Art, Cooking, STEAM Activities) - Millie's Mark for First Aid Excellence - EYFS funding offered for 15 hours - Weekly outdoor learn...
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Our children exceed national expectations in every age group – from Early Years to excellent results at the 11+ and GCSE results
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Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 43 | 61.0 | — | 86.0% | 25.6% | 5.4 |
| 2023/2024 | 37 | 57.6 | — | 89.2% | 24.3% | 5.1 |
| 2022/2023 | 55 | 61.0 | — | 89.0% | 40.0% | 5.4 |
| 2021/2022 | 41 | 58.9 | — | 93.0% | 37.0% | 5.3 |
School information
| URN | 115409 |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 2-16 |
| Headteacher | Principal Karen Gracie-Langrick |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | CO3 3HD |
| Latest pupils | 43 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Wellesley Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3HD
www.colchesterhighschool.co.ukView local authority page1206573389| DfE number | 6015 |
| UKPRN | 10015152 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1953 |
| GIAS updated | 3 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |