Colchester Prep & High School
Colchester, Essex · CO3 3HD
Colchester Prep & High School is a coeducational all-through independent school with 140 years of heritage, serving ages 3–16 in Colchester, Essex. The school positions itself as STEAM-powered and future-focused, emphasizing innovation, entrepreneurship, and global citizenship alongside traditional academic excellence. It operates as a day school with a strong commitment to character development and well-rounded education, drawing families from the local independent school market in Essex.
- →STEAM-integrated curriculum explicitly designed for modern skill development and digital readiness
- →All-through provision from Nursery to GCSE enabling continuity and deep institutional knowledge of each child
- →Strong academic results across all age groups, with particular emphasis on 11+ and GCSE attainment
Who thrives here
Pupils with curiosity across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; families valuing a holistic, modern curriculum alongside traditional rigour; children who benefit from a smaller, day-school environment with strong pastoral oversight.
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Contact & visit
Wellesley Road
Colchester, Essex
CO3 3HD
Nearest stations
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Colchester Prep & High School?
Day fees at Colchester Prep & High School are approximately £14,790 per year (2026/27).
How do you get into Colchester Prep & High School?
Colchester Prep & High School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Colchester Prep & High School's exam results?
At Colchester Prep & High School, 43.5% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Colchester Prep & High School a boarding school?
Colchester Prep & High School is a day school in Colchester and does not offer boarding.
What is Colchester Prep & High School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Colchester Prep & High School “Excellent” (2022). This grading is no longer issued — both inspectorates have since changed how they report outcomes.
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What parents say
Frequently praised
✓STEAM curriculum and future-focused innovation ethos
✓All-through school model offering continuity and strong pastoral knowledge of individual pupils
✓Strong academic results and targeted exam preparation
✓Emphasis on character and wellbeing alongside academic achievement
Common concerns
!Not yet Ofsted-inspected, limiting independent external validation of school standards