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Colchester Prep & High School
Wellesley Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3HD, Essex
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
281
Capacity
558
Ages
2–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
50%
Summary
With a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 61.0 and 93% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, this school demonstrates solid academic performance. The percentage of students attaining grade 5 or above in these subjects stands at 65%, indicating a good level of proficiency. While the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 26%, overall parent satisfaction appears to be positive, making it a worthwhile consideration for families.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 61.0 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 93% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 65% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 26% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 23% | No UK data |
Location
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51.88660, 0.89034 · CO3 3HD
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115409
School typeOther independent school
Frequently asked questions
What is Colchester Prep & High School rated by Ofsted?
Colchester Prep & High School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Colchester Prep & High School a good school?
Colchester Prep & High School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Colchester Prep & High School in GCSEs?
Colchester Prep & High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 61.0. 93% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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