Colchester Academy
About Colchester Academy
Colchester Academy is a state-funded secondary school in Colchester, East of England, for pupils aged 11 to 16 for boys and girls. DfE data records 879 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 910.
The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (8 Mar 2023). the published Attainment 8 score was 38.5 for 2024/25. admissions data records 105 first-preference applications and 160 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.
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Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Mar 2023Source: Ofsted, 2 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Published SEND Data
Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.
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Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications