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Philip Morant School and College

Colchester, CO3 4QSSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
Progress 8
-0.13
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
277 1st-choice / 328 places
Ranking
#1,834
of 3,141 nationally

About Philip Morant School and College

Philip Morant School and College is a popular choice among local families, with 277 first-preference applications for 258 offers made in the 2025/26 admissions round. The school is officially oversubscribed, receiving 1,033 total applications for 328 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.15. This level of demand suggests a strong reputation among parents in Colchester, though no parent-view survey data is available in the school's most recent inspection to confirm satisfaction levels directly. The school is led by headteacher Stephanie Neill and operates as a mixed, state secondary for pupils aged 11 to 18, with a current roll of 1,828 students against a capacity of 1,902. A quarter of pupils (25.9%) are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average and indicates a diverse intake.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
AddressRembrandt Way, Colchester, Colchester, CO3 4QS
HeadteacherStephanie Neill
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils1,828
Free School Meals (FSM)25.9%
School Capacity1,828 / 1,902 (96% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sports HallScience LabsTheatreAstro TurfDining HallSwimming PoolPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

TennisMartial ArtsBasketballGymnasticsSwimmingCricket

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDebateDuke of EdinburghChessNewspaperCodingYoung EnterpriseModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningResourced Provision

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:25 – 14:55

Source: pmsc.school. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Philip Morant School and College has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.