Best Private Schools in Colchester
5 private schools found
Key Facts
- In Colchester, 5 independent schools (2.3% of 219) cater to 1,475 pupils, reflecting a small but significant proportion of the local school landscape.
- None of the inspected private schools in Colchester achieved a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, with 1 school receiving a Requires Improvement rating out of 1 inspected.
- The private schools in Colchester have a higher Attainment 8 score of 52.08, compared to the national average of 46.10, indicating stronger academic performance.
- Pupils in Colchester's private schools outperform national averages, with 67.5% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths, and 0.0% eligible for free school meals, compared to 23.8% nationally.
Colchester Prep & High School
Colchester, CO3 3HD
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–16
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Pupils281
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Holmwood House School
Colchester, CO3 9ST
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–16
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Absence–
Pupils392
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Littlegarth School
Colchester, CO6 4JR
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
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Pupils296
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 private schools in Colchester, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Colchester | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 61% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.05 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 52.1 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 17% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,722 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.