Colchester High School has a proud and reputable history of providing students with the best education possible. We have our own traditions, characteristics, strengths, and our own – extremely high – standards.
Everybody associated with Colchester High School shares our ethos of small classes and high-quality individualised teaching. By sticking to these key principles, we can ensure that every pupil is given the opportunity to reach their full academic potential.

Digital Literacy and 1-2-1 Devices
Whether studying online or in school, we are committed to providing seamless learning and ensuring that our pupils benefit from the use of technology to support and enhance their learning.
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Welcome from the Headteacher
At Colchester High School, we have our own traditions, our own characteristics, our own strengths, and our own extremely high standards.
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Our History
Over the course of its long, proud history, Colchester High School has established a reputation for independent thinking and academic excellence.
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Academic Results and Destinations
Our individualised approach coupled with the high standards we set means that our pupils achieve consistently strong results across the school.
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Inspection Reports
Our school was inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate in March 2016. We are extremely proud of the findings published in their report.
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Learning Support
We are well set up to offer additional help to pupils, thanks to our small classes, high-quality teaching and dedicated Learning Support Department.
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Our Leadership Team
Between the five members of our Senior Leadership Team we boast decades of happy years at the school – one of us as a pupil as well as a teacher!
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Pastoral Care
We put a great deal of thought into creating a happy, supportive environment in which each boy and girl feels valued, respected and ready to flourish.
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Fundamental British Values
We encourage and expect our pupils – both at school and in later life – to live by and stand up for the values that bind British society together.
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Cognita Schools
Cognita is a global leader in independent education, committed to seeing children achieve their full potential.
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Job Vacancies
If you are talented and passionate about the power of an excellent education, check here for our latest independent school teaching jobs and non-teaching vacancies.
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