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WELCOME TO COLCHESTER PREP & HIGH SCHOOL

Over the past 140 years Colchester Prep & High School has built a reputation for providing an excellent all-round education whilst preparing pupils to be confident, balanced individuals, ready for a rapidly changing world.

Today that reputation still stands.

By combining a STEAM powered curriculum with a global perspective and a deep sense of responsibility, we provide children with an education that gives them the skills and confidence to challenge, question, explore and create the world they want to see.

We inspire them to be the next generation of entrepreneurs, digital creatives, engineers and inventors. We believe that every child should have the self-belief to be the changemakers of tomorrow’s world.

But don’t just take our word for it, come discover for yourself the power of a STEAM powered, future ready education.

Attend our Open Morning
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WE ARE STEAM POWERED
FUTURE READY.

Learn more about how our STEAM Powered Future Ready curriculum is creating

the Changemakers of Tomorrow’s World.

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Opening September 2024

A STATE OF THE ART STEAM CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION

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READY TO EXCEL.

Our children exceed national expectations in every age group – from Early Years to excellent results at the 11+ and GCSE results.

Academic Excellence

READY TO GIVE IT YOUR ALL.

Through participation in a wide range of enrichment opportunities, we develop fulfilled, well-rounded, happy children, with the skills and resilience to become tomorrow’s leaders.

Character Development

READY FOR THE UNKNOWN.

Our STEAM powered curriculum and Digital Literacy programme, includes everything from robotics and podcasting, animation to food science. Perfectly equipping our pupils to step fearlessly into the "future jobs" that have not even been invented yet.

STEAM Curriculum

READY TO STAND UP FOR WHAT'S RIGHT.

Our pupils leave Colchester Prep & High School with a strong sense of citizenship, a respect for others and an understanding of the world around them.

Global Perspective

MEET OUR HEADTEACHER,
MS GRACIE-LANGRICK

Ms Gracie-Langrick has over 25 years experience in Independent co-education and is passionate about developing the qualities in our young people that will help them to reach their full potential and improve the world around them.

 

Under her leadership and guidance, the school has achieved a double excellent in the ISI Inspection; retained its status as a Microsoft Showcase School for 3 years; attained the prestigious Eco Schools Green Flag Award with Distinction in 2023; and most recently gained the ISA Award for Excellence and Innovation in Mental Health and Wellbeing.

“We inspire our pupils to become the changemakers of tomorrow’s world."

- Ms Gracie-Langrick, Headteacher

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INSPECTIONS AND AWARDS

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EXCELLENT INSPECTION REPORT 2022
We are proud to have been awarded the highest possible grade: EXCELLENT in ALL areas in our ISI Inspection.

As well as being fully compliant in every aspect of the Regulatory Compliance Inspection, it was determined that the children’s academic achievement is "Excellent" and the children’s personal development is "Excellent".
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AWARDED MICROSOFT SHOWCASE SCHOOL
Colchester Prep & High School has been recognised as a Microsoft Showcase School, dedicated to using technology for personalised learning and school-wide transformation.

Through 1:1 devices and tools like Microsoft Teams, Office 365, and OneNote, we enhance students' experiences, ensuring their skills seamlessly apply to real-world scenarios and future projects.
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RANKED 9TH IN THE TIMES PARENT POWER GUIDE
We are proud to announce that we have been ranked 9th in The Times Parent Power Guide for 2024.

The highly esteemed guide is compiled based on examination results and is published annually. We could not be prouder to have been placed so highly in the ‘Top fee-paying schools with no sixth form’ category.

In our 2023 GCSE results, 45% of all grades awarded were 7-9; the highest levels of academic achievement available.
Pupils are highly self-confident and self-aware. They are proud of their school and speak eagerly of their ambitions for the future.

– ISI Inspection Report December 2022

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Is your child ready to start Reception in September 2025?

Join us for an exciting morning where your child will have fun planning and building their own Lego Duplo constructions. Through hands-on play activities, they will learn to think creatively, understand mathematical concepts, and learn about the world around them.

At Colchester Prep & High School, we pride ourselves on providing our pupils with a STEAM Powered Future Ready education, giving our Reception pupils the best start to their educational journey while preparing them to build their own future.

Starting school can be a daunting time but at CPHS we are here to hold their hand – and yours!

To book your place, please contact Admissions on 01206 589 998 or email joinus@colchesterhighschool.co.uk.

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Is your child ready to start Reception in September 2025? Join us for an exciting morning where your child will have fun planning and building their own Lego Duplo constructions. Through hands-on play activities, they will learn to think creatively, understand mathematical concepts, and learn about the world around them. At Colchester Prep & High School, we pride ourselves on providing our pupils with a STEAM Powered Future Ready education, giving our Reception pupils the best start to their educational journey while preparing them to build their own future. Starting school can be a daunting time but at CPHS we are here to hold their hand – and yours! To book your place, please contact Admissions on 01206 589 998 or email joinus@colchesterhighschool.co.uk.

📣SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE📣

The deadline for Scholarship applications and portfolio submissions for Year 7 September 2025 entry is Friday 25 October.

Scholarships are available in English, Mathematics, Science, Music and Performing Arts, Digital & Creative Art, Technology, STEAM and Sport.

If you would like more information about our Scholarship programme, contact our Admissions Team on 01206 217 116 or at admissions@colchesterhighschool.co.uk.

#steampoweredfutureready

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📣SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE📣 The deadline for Scholarship applications and portfolio submissions for Year 7 September 2025 entry is Friday 25 October. Scholarships are available in English, Mathematics, Science, Music and Performing Arts, Digital & Creative Art, Technology, STEAM and Sport. If you would like more information about our Scholarship programme, contact our Admissions Team on 01206 217 116 or at admissions@colchesterhighschool.co.uk. #steampoweredfutureready

It was wonderful to welcome so many families to our Prep Open Morning today, and we look forward to welcoming everyone tomorrow for our Senior Open Morning too.

If you want to see how the possibilities are endless for pupils at Colchester Prep and High School, book your visit today.

Thank you to all the pupils who helped us with this film. 🌟

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It was wonderful to welcome so many families to our Prep Open Morning today, and we look forward to welcoming everyone tomorrow for our Senior Open Morning too. If you want to see how the possibilities are endless for pupils at Colchester Prep and High School, book your visit today. Thank you to all the pupils who helped us with this film. 🌟

CPHS is delighted to announce that we have been accredited as a Microsoft Showcase School for the fourth year running.😀

Joining an elite group of under 100 schools in the UK, CPHS continues to embrace the EdTech Revolution, driving a culture of innovation and continuous improvement into our teaching whilst equipping our pupils with the digital and critical thinking skills to be the changemakers of tomorrow’s world.

Please join me in congratulating all the staff and pupils on this fantastic achievement.

#steampoweredfutureready @Microsoft #MicrosoftEdu #MicrosoftShowcaseSchool

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CPHS is delighted to announce that we have been accredited as a Microsoft Showcase School for the fourth year running.😀 Joining an elite group of under 100 schools in the UK, CPHS continues to embrace the EdTech Revolution, driving a culture of innovation and continuous improvement into our teaching whilst equipping our pupils with the digital and critical thinking skills to be the changemakers of tomorrow’s world. Please join me in congratulating all the staff and pupils on this fantastic achievement. #steampoweredfutureready @Microsoft #MicrosoftEdu #MicrosoftShowcaseSchool

💡STEAM Powered, Future Ready 💡

We can`t quite believe it was just over week ago that we officially opened our brand new Steam Centre of Excellence and Innovation. It`s been such a fantastic start to the term and academic year.

Have you ever wondered what STEAM is? Come and discover for yourself the power of our “STEAM Powered, Future Ready” education. Our children learn in optimum class sizes, with experienced and dedicated teachers who believe that every child should have the self-belief to be the changemakers of tomorrow’s world.

Attend our Open Mornings:
Prep Open Morning - Friday 4 October
Senior School Open Morning Saturday 5 October

Book your place at www.colchesterhighschool.co.uk

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💡STEAM Powered, Future Ready 💡 We can't quite believe it was just over week ago that we officially opened our brand new Steam Centre of Excellence and Innovation. It's been such a fantastic start to the term and academic year. Have you ever wondered what STEAM is? Come and discover for yourself the power of our “STEAM Powered, Future Ready” education. Our children learn in optimum class sizes, with experienced and dedicated teachers who believe that every child should have the self-belief to be the changemakers of tomorrow’s world. Attend our Open Mornings: Prep Open Morning - Friday 4 October Senior School Open Morning Saturday 5 October Book your place at www.colchesterhighschool.co.uk

JOIN US ON A PERSONAL TOUR

We would be delighted to invite you to our wonderful school and share with you what makes Colchester Prep & High School the first choice school for so many families.

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UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE

From Nursery through to Year 11, we get to know and understand every pupil as an individual.
Your child's learning journey
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NURSERY

2 - 4 years old

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PRE-PREP

4 - 7 years old

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PREP SCHOOL

7 - 11 years old

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SENIOR SCHOOL

11 - 16 years old

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Admissions:01206 217116
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