Doucecroft School
Colchester, Essex, East of England · CO6 3QL
Doucecroft is a small independent school in Colchester, Essex, with around 87 pupils on its roll and admitting children from age 11. Its scale sets it apart from larger mainstream settings, and the headline academic figures point to a cohort whose needs differ markedly from the national picture. Led by Head Samantha Lawrence and inspected by the ISI, it offers a setting where individual support can be at the centre of school life. Families considering it should look closely at how its provision matches a particular child rather than at conventional league-table measures.
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 87
- Location
- Colchester, Essex, East of England
- Website
- doucecroft.org.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Samantha Lawrence
Latest results
Attainment 8
3.1
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The published data places Doucecroft well outside national norms, with an Attainment 8 score of 3.1 against a national average of 46.9, and no pupils recorded as achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths compared with 47% nationally. Figures of this kind typically reflect a pupil population working towards goals very different from standard GCSE benchmarks. Parents will want to discuss directly with the school how progress is defined and measured for each child.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 100%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A small, individually focused independent school in Colchester whose success is best judged by the right fit for a particular child rather than by standard attainment tables.
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Doucecroft School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Doucecroft School located?
Doucecroft School is located at Abbotts Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, CO6 3QL.
What type of school is Doucecroft School?
Doucecroft School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.
How many pupils attend Doucecroft School?
Doucecroft School has approximately 87 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.