How many pupils does Colchester Prep & High School have?

Colchester Prep & High School has 281 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Colchester Prep & High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Colchester Prep & High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 61.8 in 2025/26.

Where is Colchester Prep & High School?

Colchester Prep & High School is located at Wellesley Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3HD.

Colchester Prep & High School

Wellesley Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3HD

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

61.8

Attainment 8

2–16

Ages

281

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Colchester Prep & High School

Colchester Prep & High School is an independent school in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 2–16. It has 281 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 61.8 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Essex →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 2–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 281 / 558 (50%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

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Free school meals

0.4%

SEN support

22.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Contact Details

Address: Wellesley Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3HD
Phone: 01206573389
Principal: Karen Gracie-Langrick
Website: www.colchesterhighschool.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Colchester Prep & High School?: Colchester Prep & High School is an independent school in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 2–16.
How many pupils does Colchester Prep & High School have?: Colchester Prep & High School has 281 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Colchester Prep & High School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Colchester Prep & High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 61.8 in 2025/26.
Where is Colchester Prep & High School?: Colchester Prep & High School is located at Wellesley Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3HD.

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