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Philip Morant School and College
Rembrandt Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4QS, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.3 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,828
Capacity
1,902
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.5, placing it in the top 58% nationally. While 61% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage progressing to top-third universities is relatively low at 2%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18, but families may want to consider the university progression rates when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 13 September 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.5 | Bottom 43% UK |
| 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%. | 61% | Bottom 36% UK |
| 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%. | 37% | Bottom 31% UK |
| 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%. | 51% | Top 40% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 27% | Top 40% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 47% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 2% | Below avg |
Based on 126 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.0%
Black African7.7%
White Other5.8%
Other4.0%
Mixed Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Asian Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Indian0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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51.88118, 0.87221 · CO3 4QS
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Frequently asked questions
What is Philip Morant School and College rated by Ofsted?
Philip Morant School and College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 September 2023.
Is Philip Morant School and College a good school?
Philip Morant School and College scores 40.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% 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 Philip Morant School and College in GCSEs?
Philip Morant School and College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.5. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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