Colne Community School
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Colchester, CO7 0QL
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 47% in England
2 of 6 in Tendring
Pupils
1,289
First preferences per place
0.91
2026/27
Absence
8.5%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 47.2 | 45.5 | 43.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47% | 44% | 40% | |
| Average English grade | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 47% | 43% | 38% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.04 | -0.08 | — |
63% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Lift Clacton · 5.3 mi · Good · Bottom 2% in England
- The Thomas Lord Audley School · 6.0 mi · No rating · Bottom 26% in England
- Clacton County High School · 6.2 mi · No rating · Bottom 19% in England
- Colchester Academy · 6.2 mi · Good · Bottom 9% in England
- Colchester Royal Grammar School · 7.3 mi · Report card · Top 1% in England
- Paxman Academy · 7.4 mi · Good · Bottom 33% in England
The neighbourhood
Colne Community School is in Alresford, Great Bentley & Thorrington (typical home £352,500, crime low).
What is Colne Community School's Ofsted rating?
Colne Community School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Colne Community School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Colne Community School is in the bottom 47% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.