Littlegarth School
School summary
A small independent prep school in Colchester, Littlegarth takes children from age two through to eleven, with around 292 pupils on roll. Its modest size shapes a close community where pupils are well known to staff across the early years and primary stages. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded the school its highest grade of 'excellent', with full compliance on regulatory requirements. The mixed intake and broad age range make it a natural choice for families seeking continuity from the very early years through to the 11+ transition.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 25 March 2025
Teaching & academics
Littlegarth earned an 'excellent' judgement from the ISI, the inspectorate's top rating, signalling strong quality of education across its primary years. Notably, almost 22 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, a sizeable proportion that points to a school used to identifying and accommodating a range of learning needs. For a setting that runs only to age eleven, the focus rests firmly on building solid foundations ahead of secondary entry.
Headmistress · Kathy Uttley
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 21.96%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £15,421 - £18,818
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.