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An independent co-educational school for boys and girls, aged 2 to 16 We do hope we have given you a good sense of who we are and what makes us unique.

Colchester Prep & High School is a co-educational independent school, for ages 2 to 16, where inspiring teachers will build in your child the confidence, self-belief and strength of character to achieve their full potential. Whilst our pupils attain excellent academic results, we also provide an education which offers something far deeper and far more lasting, one which places a central importance

on character development, social responsibility and global citizenship. Combined with our enriching and forward-thinking STEAM curriculum and Digital Literacy mastery programme, a Colchester Prep & High School education develops creative and inquisitive minds, ready to shape tomorrow’s world. The foundations of this success are laid in our all-year-round Nursery, where our experienced practitioners engage each child with an individually targeted blend of free-flowing play and formal learning in phonics and mathematics. It is built on in our Prep School, where we offer an engaging and immersive curriculum designed to build a strong foundation. And it is completed in our Senior School, where our subject-specialist teachers encourage our pupils to set their own high expectations, widen their horizons and determine their roles in society. Beyond the classroom, our extensive extra-curricular programme, varied trips and outdoor education provision will encourage your child to develop new talents and create a curiosity about the world and people around them. Whether your child is interested in sport, music and performance, digital and creative arts, sustainability, entrepreneurship, robotics or debating, there is an activity for them. Academic and subject scholarships are available for entry into Year 7 of our Senior School. Pupils looking to enter our Prep School, can also apply for a three-Year Academic Scholarship for entry into Year 6. Every pupil from Pre-Prep to Year 11 is provided with their own 1-2-1 device to ensure that they benefit from the use of technology to support and enhance their learning whilst ensuing they have the digital skills required for the 21st Century workplace. Colchester High School is proud to be a Microsoft Showcase School, joining an elite group of only 53 schools in the UK. Colchester Prep and High School is a close-knit school community, where pupils are given the opportunity to mix across year groups and learn from their peers but also to take leadership positions and act as positive role models. Combined with our excellent pastoral care and school House System, your child will quickly feel part of the Colchester Prep and High School family. In an every-changing world, one thing every parent needs to be sure of is an excellent education for their child. To learn more about Colchester Prep and High School, please contact Susan Hilton, our Admissions Manager to book an appointment to attend one of our upcoming Admissions Events.

12/09/2024

Following our success as the Winner of the ISA (Independent Schools Association) Award for Excellence and Innovation in Pupil Wellbeing and Mental Health in 2003, we are delighted to announce that we have recently been nominated as a Finalist for the (ISA) Award for Future Readiness.

Colchester Prep & High School has built a strong reputation for providing an excellent holistic education, preparing pupils to thrive in an ever-evolving world of opportunity; one which empowers future leaders and aspirational changemakers.

Combining our 'STEAM Powered Future Ready' curriculum with a global perspective and a deep sense of responsibility, our pupils gain the skills and confidence to challenge, question, explore and create the world they want to see.

To learn more, we invite you to attend our next open morning where you will also get the opportunity to explore our new state-of-the-art STEAM Centre of Excellence and Innovation which includes a new Food Science suite, a Climate Lab and learning spaces for Film, Media and Animation, Robotics, Computing, Electronics and Fashion and Textiles.

Open Days are by appointment only on

Prep – Friday 4 October
Seniors – Saturday 5 October

and can be booked via our website or by phone.

https://www.colchesterhighschool.co.uk/
01206 217 116

10/09/2024

Last week was a VERY busy week for us all at Colchester Prep and High School!

After over 12 months of hard work, in collaboration with a team of brilliant people and organisations, we are delighted to have now officially opened our brand-new STEAM Centre of Excellence and Innovation.

This new centre will enable the delivery of a forward-thinking 'STEAM Powered, Future Ready' education that will perfectly equip our pupils to step fearlessly into the workplace and ‘future jobs’ that haven’t even been invented yet.

We were joined by a host of VIPs and dignitaries for the event that included acclaimed British chef Rob Aikens, who is Culinary Director at Thomas Franks. Rob and his team prepared a range of specially curated, delicious, hashtag aperitifs for the event and having the support from such an accomplished and renowned chef was hugely inspirational for our students in attendance. We were thrilled to welcome our Year 7 pupils and their parents who all had a good explore of the Centre too.

Cognita CEO, Europe and USA, Michael Drake was also in attendance, and we were delighted to have Michael address our pupils and attendees before helping to cut the ribbon with Rob Aikens and Headteacher, Karen Gracie-Langrick.

Michael said, “Our job as educators, is to teach the academics, but also, to build character traits, the competencies and capabilities that will hopefully stand our children in good stead, no matter what the world looks like. I think that a 'Steam Powered, Future Ready', curriculum is brilliantly aligned to our purpose so I am really delighted and very excited about the STEAM Centre that we present to you today".

Karen concluded, "This truly was such a huge project, and one that will benefit Colchester Prep and High School pupils for many years to come. We will continue to post in the coming weeks to show just what a positive impact these maker-spaces are having on our pupils as we start a new exciting academic year".

Thank you so much to everyone who came along to our official opening.

Thomas Franks Ltd
Robert Aikens
Envoplan
Mercury Theatre Colchester
BRC Projects Ltd
GETECH (Lego Education)
Offshore Wind Learning

09/09/2024

It was such a joy to welcome back all our pupils to Colchester Prep & High School today and to see them so quickly applying themselves to their learning. Our year 10 Computer Science pupils were especially excited to be the first pupils to have a lesson in the new STEAM Centre.

06/09/2024

Today is the day!

STEAM centre launch day - brb. 🌟

22/08/2024

🌟Results Day 2024🌟

It has been a day of celebration for our Class of 2024!

With an overall pass rate of 97%, and over 1/3rd of the grades secured at the highest levels of academic achievement, Grades 7 - 9 (National Average 22%), our pupils celebrated another incredible year of GCSE results.

Headteacher, Karen Gracie-Langrick, said, “It has been such a pleasure to celebrate the positive GCSE results achieved by our Year 11 pupils today. I am so proud with our pupils’ determination and hard work, and we are especially delighted with the excellence demonstrated within the STEAM subjects; with 100% pass rate in all separate sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) and 47% of pupils securing the top grades, 7-9 in Biology, 35% in Mathematics, and a 100% pass rate in Music.”

100% of pupils achieved a pass grade in FSMQ Additional Mathematics Level 3, and that 100% of pupils passed their Statistics GCSE examination in Year 10, with 56% of grades achieved at 7-9. Pupils also performed well in Humanities subjects, with 45% gaining 7-9 in Geography, and 47% gaining 7-9 in History.

Top performers include Jude who achieved 10 GCSE’s at Grade 7-9; Joshua who achieved 8 GCSE’s at Grade 7-9 and 1 Grade 6; Jessica who achieved 9 GCSE’s at Grade 7-9, 1 Grade 6 and a C in FSMQ Additional Mathematics; and Vanessa who achieved 9 GCSE’s at Grade 7-9.

Well done everyone! We are so excited for your next adventures and career steps. Steam Powered, Future Ready. 🌟

20/08/2024

🌟 See you all on Thursday Class of 2024. 🌟

19/08/2024

Not long to go now!

To learn all about our STEAM POWERED, FUTURE READY curriculum, and to see our brand new STEAM centre in action, book your place at our upcoming Open Mornings:

Prep School - Friday 4 October
Senior School - Saturday 5 October

Call us on 01206 573 389 or email [email protected] to book your place.

16/08/2024

Looking for the right Senior School for your child for September 2025?

As the new school year fast approaches, we would like to share with you the Admissions Timeline for Year 7 September 2025 entry. Contact us today to find out how a STEAM Powered Future Ready education will help prepare your child for the workplace of the 21st Century and to learn more about our consistently excellent performance at GCSE Level.

Open Days are by appointment only and our next one will be on Saturday 5 October. To find out more, please call 01206 589 998389 or email [email protected].

15/08/2024

Good luck to all of our former students who are receiving their A-Level results today!

We know you will have worked so hard and we look forward to hearing about what Universities, career steps and adventures you are off to next!

Good luck!

07/08/2024

One month to go until the grand opening of our STEAM Centre of Excellence and Innovation and the excitement is mounting! Please contact Admissions on 01206 589 998 to find out how a STEAM Curriculum will help your child be prepared for the future.

An independent co-educational school for boys and girls, aged 2 to 16

05/08/2024

We are not waiting for the future to happen. We are creating it every day in our high-tech future ready classrooms.

But don’t just take our word for it. Come discover for yourself the power of a “STEAM Powered, Future Ready” education at our next Prep School Open Morning on Friday 4 October or Senior School Open Morning on Saturday 5 October.

Each visiting family will be taken on an individual tour by our pupils and be given a chance to meet our dedicated staff. You will also learn about our new state–of–the–art STEAM Centre of Excellence and Innovation with ‘maker-spaces’ dedicated to textiles, electronics, robotics, food science and nutrition, broadcasting, film, media and animation, game design, and a Climate Science Lab.

Open Days are by appointment only. To reserve your place, please call 01206 589 998 or email [email protected].

In an ever-changing world, one thing every parent needs to be sure of is an excellent education for their child.

An independent co-educational school for boys and girls, aged 2 to 16

22/07/2024

The summer holidays may have begun, but our Admissions department will remain open all summer long!

Contact us to discover how your child would benefit from our “STEAM Powered, Future Ready” education, and how our children learn in optimum class sizes, with experienced and dedicated teachers who believe that every child should have the self-belief to be the changemakers of tomorrow’s world.

01206 589 998
www.colchesterhighschool.co.uk/

19/07/2024

ExCeL London for Formula E ABB Formula E Cognita Schools Group ‘Computational Thinking Electrified’

12/07/2024

There was not a dry eye in the house as our Year 6 pupils treated their parents to a modern-day version of Romeo and Juliette for their Year 6 Celebration Tea. Performed with courage and great confidence, what a wonderful tribute to the end of their primary school years. Even the Year 6 dinosaur enjoyed the performance.

10/07/2024

What a fabulous performance of ‘Hansel and Gretal’ by our Pre-Prep pupils yesterday at their Prize Giving Ceremony. The children all worked incredibly hard to learn all their lines and sang and acted with great gusto. This was an exciting opportunity for the children to perform in front of an audience and develop their confidence. What a wonderful end to their school year.

08/07/2024

What a fantastic showcase of our pupil's creativity, artistry, and confidence at our Festival of Creative Expression. From the amazing artwork on display at the Art Exhibition to the wide variety of musical and dramatic performances at our Summer Concert, this was a wonderful opportunity for all to shine.

Thank you also to the CHSA for organising the secondhand uniform shop, Pimms and popcorn stalls and to Chef Laura for the delicious afternoon teas!

03/07/2024

Our Nursery pupils were absolute superstars for their Nursery celebration day 🌟👏.
We were so proud to present to all our pupils their Certificates of Achievement, that celebrating them and their attitudes and accomplishments. The pupils have also been working closely with Miss Romero-Fernandez, our music teacher, throughout the year and were able to perform their summer songs and dances to their family in the audience. We also managed a bit of audience participation too!
This was also a time to celebrate our pupils that are graduating our Nursery butterflies 🦋 into our Reception class from September 🎓.

To find out more about our Nursery and Reception at CPHS, please visit https://www.colchesterhighschool.co.uk or speak to our Admissions team on 01206 589 998.

03/07/2024

Our Senior school pupils enjoyed their STEAM curriculum day, getting the chance to experience activities such as ice cream maths, working through practical experiments for , focussing on digital portfolios for the Bronze and being immersed in a CSI experience!

We are looking forward to the opening of our new STEAM centre of excellence & innovation in September. For more information about our school and our STEAM powered curriculum, please visit https://www.colchesterhighschool.co.uk or contact our Admissions team on 01206 589998

01/07/2024

🎉Prom time🎉

Our Year 11 pupils had such a brilliant time at their Prom. Such a wonderful send off for all our pupils and a lasting and final memory of their time at CPHS 🥹😍

24/06/2024

After an early start, our Year 5 & 6 pupils have made it to Rockley for their residential trip!
☀️They are already enjoying their outside learning experience that Rockley offers, ready to leap into fantastic adventures and activities👍💦🚣.
It's such a great opportunity for our pupils to develop their self-confidence, motivation, and self-esteem as well as having so much fun! 😁

More pictures uploaded to Cognita Connect.

21/06/2024

⭐️We invite you to join us for a Teddy bear's picnic 🧸 at our final Play and Learn session before the summer.☀️

Friday 28 June 10-11am

A wonderful way for our little ones to be outside learning while also having fun! 🌳
This event is open to all children from 18 months to 4 years old. All children must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent or other guardian and not currently a pupil at Colchester Prep and High.
Of course, don't forget to bring a Teddy with you!❤️

To book, please visit https://www.colchesterhighschool.co.uk/book-an-event/ or email [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming you (and Teddy) to our school.👋

20/06/2024

Congratulations to Miss Romero Fernandez and Miss Door who are now officially Cultural Champions after completing The Royal Opera House Cultural Champions Programme, a national training programme developed to inspire creative and cultural learning in schools.

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19/06/2024

Today is National Thank a Teacher Day and this year our Senior Leadership Team treated all our staff to a wellbeing basket filled with healthy treats and a few hidden chocolate bars 😁.

Please join us in celebrating not only our outstanding teachers but also the support staff, teaching assistants, dinner helpers, site team and everyone who plays a crucial role in making our school thrive.

17/06/2024

To wrap up our exciting week of sport, Friday was all about our senior school pupils showcasing their incredible athletic talents on the field for their Sports Day🏅.
The rain held off and the day was filled with outstanding performances across all track and field events, and the pupils’ determination was truly inspiring, evidenced by the eight school records that were shattered, some of which had been standing for over 30 years!!🏆🌟
A massive well done to all our pupils for making it a fantastic event, and a heartfelt thank you to the parents who cheered them on.
🤩A special shoutout to the enthusiastic participants of the parent-teacher race - you made the day even more memorable!

14/06/2024

🌥 The rain just about held off for our Pre-Prep and Nursery Sports days, and we couldn't be more grateful for that! Our Pre-Prep pupils were absolute superstars ⭐️, performing brilliantly in all their activities. From the enthusiastic sprints to the super egg-and-spoon races, every event was a testament to their hard work and spirit.

🎉 Our Nursery pupils had a fantastic afternoon at their Sports day in the playground. It was fantastic to see them demonstrating the skills they have been learning over the past year and so keen to join in 🏅.

It was a delight to see all our pupils cheering each other on, embodying the true spirit of sportsmanship and teamwork from such an early age. The energy and joy radiating from the kids were infectious, and it was touching to witness such camaraderie and support among our young athletes ✨

12/06/2024

🏅 Yesterday, our pupils in Years 3-6 showcased their incredible sporting abilities during the Prep School Sports Day! 🏃‍♂️🏅

The day was filled with outstanding performances across a variety of activities, from track and relay races to long jump, shot put, turbo javelin, and the classic egg and spoon and sack races. The energy was electric as everyone gave their all for their House.

A huge congratulations to Romans for being the overall winners of the day! 🎉

At CPHS, we’re proud to offer a curriculum that embodies our 'Sport for All' ethos, and our Sports Day is a perfect example of this commitment.
For more information, please visit https://www.colchesterhighschool.co.uk/sport-and-competitions/

12/06/2024

🎉 Congratulations to the amazing Year 10 pupils who have recently been appointed as Prefects! 🌟

The competition was fierce, with only a small number of positions available. Pupils submitted application letters and attended formal interviews with Ms. Gracie-Langrick, Ms. Allen, and Mrs. Larwood. Everyone showed incredible talent and dedication, making the decision very tough.

Well done to all! We’re excited to see our new Prefects excel in their roles. 👏

07/06/2024

Incredibly proud of our pupils that represented CPHS in the 80th Anniversary D-Day event held in Colchester yesterday. The event was a coming together of the community and our pupils were given the honour of placing a wreath at the Colchester War memorial.
It is important for our pupils take time to remember those who lost their lives and ensure that the legacy of the heroes of D-Day lives on in future generations.
Many thanks to Adrian Rushton for capturing this photograph.

04/06/2024

Today is 'Tupperware Tuesday' 🌱

At Colchester Prep and High School, caring for the environment is a top priority, which is why we have introduced Tupperware Tuesdays.

Our ultimate aim is to reduce the total waste collected by the school by 10% and to increase the amount recycled by 10%. To help achieve this, pupils have been asked to bring in waste-free snacks such as fruit, and any food or drink they bring should be in reusable containers.

We hope that implementing Tupperware Tuesdays will encourage pupils and parents to think about waste and its impact on our planet, and to gradually make every day a waste-free day! 🌳

03/06/2024

Our Year 1 pupils had the exciting opportunity to join our Year 10 Geography class for a special masterclass on deforestation! 🌱

As part of their revision, Year 10 pupils shared their knowledge of deforestation in Malaysia with Year 1, who then shared their own interesting facts about deforestation in the Amazon. It was great to see the pupils not only share their learning but also inspire conversations and awareness of the impact deforestation is having on our planet. Learning truly has no age limit! 🌏🌿

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We are proud to announce that we have been ranked 9th in The Times Parent Power Guide for 2024. The highly esteemed guide is compiled based on examination results and is published annually. We could not be prouder to have been placed so highly in the 'Top fee-paying schools with no sixth form' category. In our 2023 GCSE results, 45% of all grades awarded were 7-9; the highest levels of academic achievement available. If you would like to see how your child could ‘aspire higher’ with us, contact our friendly admissions team to book your personal tour today: 01206 589 998 or [email protected] or Follow the link: https://www.colchesterhighschool.co.uk/open-days-and-visits/ #steampoweredfutureready #cognitaschool #colchesterhighandprepschool

Not long to go now! To learn all about our STEAM POWERED, FUTURE READY curriculum, and to see our brand new STEAM centre in action, book your place at our upcoming Open Mornings: Prep School - Friday 4 October Senior School - Saturday 5 October Call us on 01206 573 389 or email [email protected] to book your place.

The summer holidays may have begun, but our Admissions department will remain open all summer long! Contact us to discover how your child would benefit from our “STEAM Powered, Future Ready” education, and how our children learn in optimum class sizes, with experienced and dedicated teachers who believe that every child should have the self-belief to be the changemakers of tomorrow’s world. 01206 589 998 www.colchesterhighschool.co.uk/

Happy Outdoor Classroom Day! 🌳 At CPHS, our ethos promotes the notion of 'Be well, Live well, Learn well,' and through this, we are always keen to support our pupils in developing their self-esteem, creativity, confidence, and independence. 🌟For us, outdoor learning opportunities, such as Forest School, enable us to develop a child-centred approach to their learning through exploration and play from their early years. 🌱Pupils enjoy spending time outdoors where they can explore and engage with nature hands-on, and we can celebrate the opportunities we offer for learning beyond the classroom. #outdoorclassroomday #colchesterprepandhighschool #cognitaschools #natureeducation #forestschool #colchester #independentschool

Today we hosted the Cognita School’s Digital Showcase, welcoming in staff Digital Champions from across 20 UK Cognita schools. We are immensley proud to be a Microsoft Showcase School and for our leading experts (staff and pupils) in Digital Literacy, as Expert Innovative Educators, to share their expertise and demonstrate their skills using technology for personalised teaching and learning. #colchester #colchesterprepandhighschool #cognitaschools #microsoftshowcaseschool

Today is a big day for many families of Year 7 children as they find out which state school their child has been allocated. We know this can be a testing time for some, as they might not be happy with their allocated school. We hope everyone gets the school they wish for, but for those who don’t, we hope we can help. If you would like to visit us, contact our friendly admissions team: [email protected] 01206 589 998

Are you still looking for a Year 7 place for September 2024? At Colchester Prep & High School, our teachers truly get to know each of our pupils and encourage them to stretch and challenge themselves, giving them the confidence to achieve academic excellence and to be the changemakers of tomorrow’s world. But don’t just take our word for it. Come and discover for yourself the power of a “STEAM Powered, Future Ready” education at our Senior School Open Morning on Saturday 2 March. To reserve your place, contact our Admissions Team on 01206 589 998 or email [email protected] In an ever-changing world, one thing every parent needs to be sure of is an excellent education for their child. #colchester #colchesterprepandhighschool #independentschool #cognitaschools #cognitaway

Our Nursery children benefit from an enhanced education that provides them with an excellent foundation for school. Our topic-based approach covers a broad range of subjects that combine exciting free play and experiential opportunities such as creative and performing arts and STEAM activities, with structured phonics and practical mathematics lessons. The Nursery timetable also includes a wide range of fun activities including computing, cookery, multisports, French, and music provided by our School specialist teachers. If you are interested in an excellent start for your child’s education, contact us today to book your personal tour: 01206 589 998 [email protected]

Year 5 pupils have been enjoying practical experiments in their Science lessons in the laboratories this term. Pupils added sand and salt to water and used filtration and evaporation to investigate the separating of materials. They also learnt about the conductors and how the brightness of a bulb works. #steampoweredfutureready #colchesterprepandhighschool #independentschool #cognitaschool #cognitaway

NSPCC Number Day!Today the Mathematics Department hosted our annual Number Day to raise money for the NSPCC. There were a range of activities during the school day including Maths Aerobics, a number scavenger hunt, a Maths in Nature Poster or Photo competition and Mathematical cake design competition. Pupils also used their creativity to design times-table flowers and Fibonacci spirals and enjoyed participating in our annual House Coin Count Challenge in which we have so far raised £461.80 and still counting. #colchesterprepandhighschool #independentschool #cognitaschool #cognitaway #colchester #NSPCC #charity #NSPCCnumberday

A big thank you to everyone who joined our Early Years Messy Play and Learn Event last week. Your enthusiasm and creativity turned messy moments into unforgettable memories. We appreciate your participation and cannot wait for you to join our fun events in the future!#colchesterprepandhighschool #independentschool #cognitaschool #cognitaway

Year 9 pupils participated in a Careers Day this week where they were challenged to create a business proposition for a new chocolate brand that included designing the packaging and developing a financial and marketing plan for their product. Thank you to Mark Smith at SPW Careers for organising this event. Our pupils really enjoyed it. #colchesterprepandhighschool #cognitaway #independentschool #colchester #cognitaschool

We are pleased to be collaborating with Thomas Franks to launch their new Plant 30 Programme, encouraging children and their families to include a variety of plant-based foods over the next 30 days and trying new ingredients. Of course, the chance to ride the Smoothie Bike was a great incentive!The programme supports our philosophy of “Be well, live well, learn well!”. Future visits will look at sustainable diets, food waste and healthy snacking.

Merry Christmas from everyone at Colchester Prep and High School🎄☃️

Our school was full of cheer during the Christmas Carol Concert. Pupils showed their musical talents, filling the air with timeless melodies that fulfilled our hearts. A special thank you to our dedicated pupils and teachers, whose hard work made this event such a fabulous experience. To parents, your presence added to the magic of the season🎄 #colchesterprepandhighschool #CognitaSchool #Christmas #ChristmasCarol2023

We are delighted to announce that Harriet Croydon (Deputy Head Academic) has been nominated for the prestigious National School EdTech Award! Thank you to Mrs Croydon and all the staff involved in ensuring that we have earned Microsoft Showcase Status for 3 years running – including our 4 Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts (Chloe Haggerty, Ben Abbot, Mercedes Fernandez-Romero and Kate Smith). Mrs Croydon will be attending the National Schools Awards presentation held at the House of Lords this evening. We wish her the best of luck! #EdTech #EducationInnovation #NationalAwards #ProudMoment #cognitaschool #colchesterprepandhighschool

Ranked 9th in The Times Parent Power Guide 2024

Festive cheer and happy smiles all around, albeit a little bite in the air…at our CHSA PTA Christmas Fayre and Community Tree Lighting on Friday. Thank you to all the parents, staff and pupils who organised stalls, donated gifts and/or attended the fayre and helped make this such a fun start to the Christmas season. Thank you also to our Prep and Senior Choirs who sang so beautifully at the switching on of the Christmas tree lights. Ho ho ho Christmas is here.

CPHS Has Talent - Talent Show 2023

Wow! Such an array of fabulous performances at our CPHS Talent Show 2023 ranging from singing 🎤and dancing 🕺 to jokes and martial arts routine 🥋Congratulations to everyone! 👏🏻👏🏻We’re very proud. Winners & Runners-up: ⭐️Senior - Amy and Rafael ⭐️Prep - Darcey & Ella and Zachary ⭐️Audience Prize - Noah @colchesterprephighschool @cognitaschools #creativeexpression #performingarts #talentshow #steameducation

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Colchester High School is Colchester’s only independent school for girls and boys aged 2½ to 16, uniquely able to offer an excellent family-friendly education to children from Nursery through to Year 11.

Our welcoming environment and combination of small classes and high-quality teaching allows us to give each child the individual attention they need to flourish. As a result, our pupils exceed national expectations at every level and perform consistently well at the 11+ Examination and GCSEs.

The foundations of this success are laid in our all-year-round Nursery, where our experienced practitioners engage each child with an individually targeted blend of free-flowing play and formal learning in phonics and maths. It is built on in our Lower School, where we offer a broad curriculum designed to help each pupil progress at the right speed. And it is completed in our Senior School, where our subject-specialist teachers help pupils meet our high expectations.

The School offers a traditional academic education to educate our students to the very highest standard. A broad and balanced curriculum and experienced, friendly and supportive teachers allows for a clear focus on the strengths of each child. The progress of pupils is regularly and individually monitored to encourage exceptional progress and identify areas for development, ensuring each pupil achieves individual success.