Colchester Prep & High School
Colchester, Essex, East of England · CO3 3HD
A small, all-through independent school taking children from age two to sixteen, Colchester Prep & High School offers a closely knit setting where most pupils can progress through every stage without changing schools. With around 281 on roll, the atmosphere is intimate rather than institutional. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its highest grade of "excellent" for both education quality and personal development, and judged that the school met all compliance requirements. Led by Head Ms Karen Gracie-Langrick, it is non-denominational and runs as a day school with no boarding.
281
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£17,538
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-16
- Pupils
- 281
- Location
- Colchester, Essex, East of England
- Website
- www.colchesterhighschool.co.uk
- Telephone
- 01206 573389
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Ms Karen Gracie-Langrick
Latest results
Attainment 8
61
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
65%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above the national picture: an Attainment 8 score of 61 compares with a national average of 46.9, and 65% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against 47% nationally. The GCSE curriculum is broad, spanning the three separate sciences, humanities such as History and Geography, two modern languages in French and Spanish, and more applied options including Business Studies, Computing and Statistics. Notably, more than a fifth of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting these outcomes are achieved alongside, not in spite of, a wide range of learning needs.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 22.06%
- EHC plans
- 0.36%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £11,031 - £17,538
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 25 November 2025
The last word
A high-performing small school for families who value continuity from the early years to GCSE and a setting where individual pupils are unlikely to get lost.
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Colchester Prep & High School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Colchester Prep & High School located?
Colchester Prep & High School is located at Wellesley Road, Colchester, CO3 3HD.
What type of school is Colchester Prep & High School?
Colchester Prep & High School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.
How many pupils attend Colchester Prep & High School?
Colchester Prep & High School has approximately 281 pupils on roll.
What is Colchester Prep & High School's inspection rating?
Colchester Prep & High School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 25 November 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.