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Colchester Prep & High School

Colchester, CO3 3HDAll-throughAges 2–16MixedPrivate

About Colchester Prep & High School

Colchester Prep & High School is an independent day school in Colchester, East of England, for pupils aged 2 to 16 for boys and girls. GIAS records 280 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 558.

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

GIAS school facts

Official identity and contact facts; operational fees and services appear only when separately reviewed.

Age range
2–16
Education stages
Early years, Primary, Secondary, Sixth form
Gender
Mixed
Pupils on roll
280
Published capacity
558
Inspectorate
ISI inspection regime
Day-school evidence
No boarders; Does not have boarders
Area classification
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Published admissions policy
Non-selective
Address
Wellesley Road, Colchester, Colchester, CO3 3HD
Telephone
01206573389
School website
Visit official website

Source: GIAS establishment record · published 20/08/2026

Pupils and staffing

Official figures for 2025/26.

Pupils
280
Girls / boys
85 / 195
Teachers (headcount)
46
Teachers (FTE)
38.5
Pupils per teacher FTE — not class size
7.3
Area classification
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Published admissions policy
Non-selective

Source: official publication (04/06/2026) · official publication (04/06/2026)

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