Philip Morant School and College

About Philip Morant School and College

Philip Morant School and College is an academy converter in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,828 pupils on roll. It is part of THE SIGMA TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.6 (2025/26). 23% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,828 / 1,902 (96%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Last Ofsted Inspection

13 September 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Rembrandt Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4QS

Phone

01206545222

Head Teacher

Stephanie Neill

Website

pmsc.school

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Philip Morant School and College?

Philip Morant School and College is an academy converter in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Philip Morant School and College have?

Philip Morant School and College has 1,828 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Philip Morant School and College's Ofsted rating?

Philip Morant School and College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2023).

How does Philip Morant School and College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Philip Morant School and College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.6 in 2025/26.

Is Philip Morant School and College part of an academy trust?

Yes — Philip Morant School and College is part of THE SIGMA TRUST.

Where is Philip Morant School and College?

Philip Morant School and College is located at Rembrandt Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4QS.