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Colchester High School

Colchester, Essex, CO3 3HD

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School Information

Colchester High School gives pupils an all round education. Alongside academic study, we feel that sports, arts and music are extremely important in creating a happy and successful school. Pupils are taught in small classes in a structured and caring environment. Pupils are keen to participate in extra curricular activities, and events are well supported by pupils and parents.

General Information

Gender: Coeducational
Day/Boarding: Day
Age Range - Boys: Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep, Senior
Age Range - Girls: Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep, Senior
Size: 479
Last Inspected: Latest Inspection Report
ISC Association: ISA

Fees per term

Boarding (£):  
Day (£): 960 - 3010

Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance

Entry Requirements: Scholarship Exam, Interview, Report, Assessment, Visit
Scholarships, Bursaries: Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, Art scholarships, Music scholarships, H M Forces discounts, Sport scholarships, Sibling discounts, Science/Technology scholarships, Hardship awards for existing pupils

Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers

  Boarding Day Sixth Form
  Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls
Age Range     2 - 16 2 - 15    
Pupil Numbers     397 82    

Subjects taught

Art, Art and Design, Biology, Chemistry, Computing/ICT, Coordinated/Combined Science, Design and Technology (DT), Drama/Theatre Studies, Electronics, English Language, English Literature, Environmental Studies, French, General Studies, Geography, German, History, History of Art, Integrated Science, Italian, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Religious Studies, Statistics

Facilities

Art & Technology Centre, CDT Centre, Dance Studio, Drama Studio, IT Suite, Library, Science laboratories, Sports Hall

Activities

Art, Ballet/Dance, Board games, Chess, Chinese, Choir, Computing/IT, Cookery, Creative Writing, Dancing, Debating/Public Speaking, Drama/Theatre Studies, Film/Video Club, Gardening, Knitting, Life Saving/First Aid, Music with theory, Orchestra/Band, Orienteering, Outdoor Pursuits, Photography, Pottery, Printing

Sports

Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Cross Country, Fencing, Fitness Training, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Netball, Rounders, Rugby, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball

Travel Information

Map: www.multimap.co.uk
Major Railway Station: Less than 15 minutes
International Airport: Less than 60 minutes
Location: Urban

Miscellaneous Information

Religious Affiliation: Inter denominational
Dietary Catered For: Other, Vegetarians

Reference Numbers

ISC Reference Number: 62448
ISI Reference Number: 6346
DCSF Reference Number: 881 / 6015