Colchester High School’s Private Lower School prides itself on offering an excellent education that encourages our pupils, aged 4 – 11 years old, to explore all their talents. With a curriculum that challenges and extends all our children combined with small class sizes, specialist teaching and a broad and rich enrichment programme, our pupils develop a love of learning and are fully prepared to excel themselves and reach their full academic potential whilst building a strong foundation for their Senior School years.

Welcome to our Lower School
Our emphasis in the Lower School is to make sure that each child enjoys the care, support and attention they need to learn, develop and flourish.
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Why Choose Our Lower School?
Read here to find our more about how we offer the best primary education for your child
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Discover our Reception Class
We know Colchester High School can provide your child with the best possible start to their educational journey. We look forward to talking to you about your child and their needs.
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Preparing Your Child For Starting School
Starting School can be an anxious time. Mrs Karen Hull, Head of Early Years, has some advice for preparing your child for Reception.
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Lower School Curriculum
Our Lower School pupils enjoy high-quality teaching in core subjects supplemented by specialist teaching in sports, modern languages and music.
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Lower School Academic Results
Our pupils in the Lower School enjoy the care, support and attention that they need to learn, develop and flourish academically and socially
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Lower School Staff
The close relationship between teachers and pupils in our Lower School ensures that teachers know their pupils well, enabling good progress for all.
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