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.
Our STEAM powered curriculum, combined with a global perspective and strong values, inspires children to explore, create, and innovate.
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.
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.
COLCHESTER PREP AND HIGH SCHOOL RECEIVES GLOWING ISI REPORT
Colchester Prep & High School celebrates outstanding ISI Inspection Result, and is proud to announce that the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) has awarded the School with full compliance across all regulatory standards.
Commendations coupled with a complete set of ‘MET’ standards, underscores the School’s unwavering commitment to excellence in education, pastoral care, and whole-child development. The outcome represents the highest possible result under the current ISI framework.
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 2026, rising 11 places from last year.
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 2025 GCSE results, 48.7% of grades were 7-9; the highest levels of academic achievement available (National Average 21.8%). Our recent Attainment 8 score of 60.9 places us as the top-performing non-selective co-educational school in North East Essex.
OUR NURSERY PROVIDES AN EXCEPTIONAL START FOR CHILDREN FROM 2 YEARS OLD
- Specialist teaching in Modern Foreign Languages, Science and PE (plus extra-curricular clubs in Art, Cooking, STEAM Activities)
- Millie's Mark for First Aid Excellence
- EYFS funding offered for 15 hours
- Weekly outdoor learning through Forest School
- A blend of creative play and STEAM, with structured phonics and maths
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
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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🎨✨ LET’S GET ARTY! ✨🎨
Starting Reception in September 2026?
Come and explore a world of creativity, confidence and curiosity at Colchester Prep & High School
From our dynamic STEAM curriculum to our outstanding 11+ Grammar Pathway, your child’s journey begins with imagination and inspiration.
🖌 Hands-on creative fun
🌟 Meet our Reception team
🎓 Discover the CPHS difference
📩 Book your place:
admissions@colchesterhighschool.co.uk
📞 01206 217 116
#CPHS #Reception2026 #LetsGetArty #STEAMEducation #AcademicExcellence #SchoolCommunity #EarlyYears
We’re proud that ISI inspectors praised our “Well-planned curriculum in place for physical education” 🏅
Our Physical Education programme is carefully designed to promote not only technical ability, but also teamwork, resilience, leadership and a lifelong love of physical activity. Pupils benefit from specialist teaching, a broad range of sporting disciplines and regular opportunities to participate in competitive fixtures.
Pupils are proud to represent the School in competitive fixtures, demonstrating commitment, sportsmanship and enthusiasm at every level. Sport truly is a vibrant and valued part of life at Colchester Prep & High School 💙
To discover more, join us at one of our upcoming Open Mornings:
Prep School Open Morning
📅 Friday 6 March | 🕤 9.30am – 11.30am
Senior School Open Morning
📅 Saturday 7 March | 🕙 10.00am – 1.00pm
Book your place with our Admissions Team
📧 admissions@colchesterhighschool.co.uk
☎️ 01206 217 116
🌐 Book via our website
#CPHS #SchoolSport #PEExcellence #ProudToRepresent #PrepSchool #SeniorSchool #OpenMorning
Forest School: A sunny morning of outdoor adventures
On a glorious sunny morning, our Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 children embraced nature and creativity during Forest School! The children worked together to build their very own bird nests using sticks, leaves and feathers they carefully gathered from the woods. They thoughtfully placed their egg inside, making sure it was safe and well protected from any hungry predators. 🪺🥚
To finish our morning of outdoor fun, we took to the big field for some very exciting egg and spoon races! There was lots of concentration, teamwork and laughter as everyone tried their very best to keep their egg balanced all the way to the finish line.
#ForestSchool #OutdoorLearning #Reception #Year1 #Year2 #LearningThroughPlay #MakingMemories 🌳
Year 8 Eco-Home Challenge!
Our fantastic Year 8 scientists have been busy designing and building their very own eco-homes as part of their Science learning!
As part of this exciting project, pupils explored:
♻️ Renewable energy
🏠 Home insulation and U-values (which materials are best for keeping heat in!)
🌡️ Heat transfer: conduction, convection and radiation
Using what they learned in lessons, students designed and created model homes with one key challenge:
Which eco-home could keep a beaker of hot water warm for the longest time?
After building their homes, we placed a beaker of hot water inside each one, waited an hour, and then measured the temperature to see which design was the most effective at reducing heat loss.
It was fantastic to see so much creativity, teamwork, and scientific thinking in action. Well done, Year 8! 👏✨
#ScienceInAction #EcoHomes #FutureEngineers #CPHS #STEAMEducation #Year8 #SeniorSchool
ISI Inspectors noted that leaders have established a curriculum that focuses on developing inspirational leaders and changemakers, which is reflected in a wide range of leadership opportunities and the development of a curriculum that integrates STEAM into a single, cohesive learning framework.
To discover more, join us at one of our upcoming Open Mornings:
Prep School Open Morning
📅 Friday 6 March | 🕤 9.30am – 11.30am
Senior School Open Morning
📅 Saturday 7 March | 🕙 10.00am – 1.00pm
Book your place with our Admissions Team
📧 admissions@colchesterhighschool.co.uk
☎️ 01206 217 116
🌐 Book via our website
#CPHS #AcademicExcellence # ISI #STEAMEducation #FutureReady #PrepSchool #SeniorSchool #OpenMorning
Wishing you a restful Half Term from CPHS.
Our Admissions Team remains available throughout the break to assist with any enquiries; please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Email: admissions@colchesterhighschool.co.uk
Tel: 01206 217 116
🌋For their final couple of days, pupils hiked up Mount Vesuvius, learning about the volcanic processes within Europe’s most closely monitored volcano, before exploring the Phlegraean Fields and seeing steam rise at Solfatara.
Their trip concluded with a sunny tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum, comparing how both cities were destroyed in 79AD and what life was like nearly 2,000 years ago.
Pupils were a credit to the school, with behaviour and manners praised throughout the trip 🌟.
#CPHS #Proud #GCSEGeography #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #ItalyTrip #MakingMemories #GlobalEnrichment
Love was in the air this week as our Year 1 pupils performed a special Valentine’s Day song. Their confidence, enthusiasm, and joyful voices made the occasion truly memorable. We are very proud of their wonderful effort. Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️
#CPHS #ValentinesDay #Year1 #ProudSchool
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