Colchester Academy
Academy sponsor led
Colchester, CO4 3JL
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 9% in England
11 of 11 in Colchester
Pupils
879
First preferences per place
0.66
2026/27
Absence
13.9%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 36.9 | 34.9 | 38.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 22% | 22% | 31% | |
| Average English grade | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.3 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 24% | 22% | 38% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.56 | -0.91 | — |
50% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Gilberd School · 1.8 mi · No rating · Top 26% in England
- St Helena School · 2.0 mi · Good · Bottom 33% in England
- Colchester Royal Grammar School · 2.2 mi · Report card · Top 1% in England
- The Thomas Lord Audley School · 2.4 mi · No rating · Bottom 26% in England
- The Trinity School · 2.7 mi · Not judged
- St Benedict's Catholic College · 2.7 mi · No rating · Top 17% in England
Best secondary schools in Colchester · Best secondary schools in Essex
The neighbourhood
Colchester Academy is in Parson's Heath (typical home £323,750, crime average).
What is Colchester Academy's Ofsted rating?
Colchester Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Colchester Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Colchester Academy is in the bottom 9% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.