Holmwood House School
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Fee evidence
ISC boarding fees/term (excl VAT): £4,869 to £5,236 -> £14,607/yr (x3)
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Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
School information
| URN | 115410 |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 0-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Edward Bond |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | CO3 9ST |
| Latest pupils | 1 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Chitts Hill, Lexden, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9ST
www.holmwood.house1206574305| DfE number | 6016 |
| UKPRN | 10018446 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1952 |
| GIAS updated | 11 Aug 2025 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |