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.
WE ARE STEAM POWERED
FUTURE READY.
Learn more about how our STEAM Powered Future Ready curriculum is creating
the Changemakers of Tomorrow’s World.
READY TO EXCEL.
Our children exceed national expectations in every age group – from Early Years to excellent results at the 11+ and GCSE results.
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.
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.
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.
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
INSPECTIONS AND AWARDS
EXCELLENT INSPECTION REPORT 2022
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".
AWARDED MICROSOFT SHOWCASE SCHOOL
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.
RANKED 20TH IN THE TIMES PARENT POWER GUIDE
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 independent secondary schools with no sixth forms’ category.
In our 2024 GCSE results, 34% of grades were 7-9; the highest levels of academic achievement available (National Average 22%).
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Join us for a morning of arts and crafts at our Reception `Let’s Get Arty` Taster Morning on Friday 21 March, 9.30am-10.30am. Get ready to be as creative as you can! We can`t wait to see you! ✨
Your child does not have to be a pupil at Colchester Prep and High School but they must be of age to be joining Reception in September 2025.
To book your place please email admissions@colchesterhighschool.co.uk or call 01206 217 116.
#CPHS #STEAMEducation #Creative #TheArts #EarlyYears #Colchester
Recently, we hosted a special assembly for our Senior Pupils, featuring a presentation from Y.E.S (Youth Enquiry Service), a local charity supporting young people’s mental health in Essex.
Anna presented a certificate to our Wellbeing Ambassadors for their amazing fundraising efforts. We are so proud of their commitment to making a positive impact in our school and community 👏
Thank you @colchester.yes
#CPHS #YouthEnquiryService #WellbeingAmbassadors #MentalHealthMatters
It`s not too late to join us for our Open Mornings this Friday 14 & Saturday 15 March!
Explore our STEAM-driven curriculum, meet our dedicated staff, and discover what makes our school special. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Prep School - Friday, 14 March 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Senior School - Saturday, 15 March 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
To book, email admissions@colchesterhighschool.co.uk or call 01206 217 116.
#OpenMornings #CPHS #FutureLeaders #EducationExcellence #STEAMEducation
Celebrating World Book Day at Colchester Prep & High School today! 📚✨
This year’s theme is Book Bonnets, our pupils and staff have gone all out with their creative, book-inspired designs! 🎩📖 From classic characters to unique interpretations, it’s been a fun day filled with imagination and creativity. 🙌
We can’t wait to see the creativity shine through again next year!
#CPHS #STEAMEducation #WorldBookDay #BookBonnets #PrepSchool
Shrove Tuesday at Colchester Prep & High School has been a lot of fun this year! 🎉
Reception, Year 1, and Year 2 had an exciting time making their own pancakes. From flipping them in the pan to choosing their favourite toppings, everyone got involved!
It was a day full of creativity, laughter, and delicious treats 🍳💫
#CPHS #ShroveTuesday #STEAMEducation #FunLearning #Pancakes #Cooking
National Offer Day is here!
Are you still considering the next steps for your child`s senior school education?
At Colchester Prep & High School, we are dedicated to helping every pupil unlock their full potential. Our experienced teachers take the time to truly get to know each child, offering personalised guidance that builds both academic confidence and a love for learning. We encourage our pupils to challenge themselves, preparing them to become the changemakers of tomorrow`s world.
There’s no better time to consider all that Colchester Prep & High School has to offer.
We’d love to invite you to join us for our Senior School Open Morning on Saturday, 15 March. This is a great opportunity to experience first-hand how our `STEAM Powered, Future Ready` approach prepares pupils for a bright future.
To book your place, please contact our Admissions Team at 01206 217 116 or via email at admissions@colchesterhighschool.co.uk.
#NationalOfferDay #CPHS #STEAMPoweredFutureready #Education #SeniorSchool
This week at Forest School, Reception teamed up with a Year 1 or 2 friend for an exciting woodland adventure! Together, they set off on a quest to search for animal footprints tucked away among the trees and leaves.
With trusty magnifying glasses and identification sheets in hand, they searched high and low for signs of their favourite woodland creatures, like badgers, birds, hedgehogs, and squirrels. All sorts of mysterious tracks were spotted, and the children had fun trying to figure out who made them.
To top off their adventure, they discovered magical signs of Spring – little snowdrops peeking through the soil.
What a perfect day to explore! 🌳☀️🌸
#CPHS #OutsideLearning #ForestSchool #WildlifeAdventure #STEAMEducation #PrepSchool
A huge thank you to all of our parents who took the time to complete the Voice of the Parent Survey. At Colchester Prep and High School, we truly appreciate your feedback, helping us recognise our strengths and identify areas we can further improve.
We’re excited to share the results with you soon and look forward to working together with our wider community to make our school even better 🌟
Thank you! 💙
#CPHS #VoiceOfTheParent2025 #Feedback #Improvements #ParentEngagement
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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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