School Life

Being a pupil at Colchester High School is not just about learning; there’s much more to it. We aim to provide our pupils with a balanced education, coupled with the relevant life skills for them to develop and fulfil their full potential.

Our top-of-the-range facilities, variety of extra-curricular activities and expert before and after school care are just some of the things that make Colchester High School stand out from the rest.

If you require more information about our school then all you need to do is give us a call on 01206 217 116.

Before and After School Care

Either side of the traditional school day, many of our boys and girls are happy to consider Colchester High School as a home from home.

Clubs and Extracurricular Activities

Not a day goes by at the school without dozens of our children throwing themselves into a fantastic array of clubs and extracurricular activities.

Sport at CHS

Find out more about the sporting opportunities available to all our pupils.

The Wellesley Award

Our innovative character development programme inspires students to lead a fulfilling life and prepare for the future.

Duke of Edinburgh

Hardly a day goes by at our school without some sort of meeting, trip, production, ceremony, fixture or get-together. Look here for all the key dates.

LAMDA

We are pleased to offer a drama course designed to help pupils gain a prestigious qualification from LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art).

Forest School

We are pleased to offer our Nursery to Year 4 pupils the opportunity to learn in the great outdoors.

Public Speaking

Our ability to prepare pupils to gain public speaking qualifications has seen us be officially recognised as an English Speaking Board Centre.

School Meals

All the boys and girls – and all the teachers and staff – come together to eat at lunchtime. It’s a focal point for the entire school community.

School Uniform

Our school uniform instils our boys and girls with a sense of belonging and pride, and is designed to offer a feeling of comfort throughout the day.

Term Dates

Find the term dates here, so you can book those all important holidays outside of school term time.

Events Calendar

Hardly a day goes by at our school without some sort of meeting, trip, production, ceremony, fixture or get-together. Look here for all the key dates.

Facilities

Visitors are always impressed by the way we make the most of our site and the surrounding area to offer a rich array of opportunities to our pupils.

School Buses

To make life more convenient for you and your children, we offer a flexible school bus service which operates along four routes in the local area.

News

Whether it’s an opening night, a school trip or some fresh success for one of our pupils, there’s always something going on at Colchester High School.

Photo Gallery

We generate a lot of photo-friendly moments at Colchester High School – packed with colour, smiles and pride. Here are some recent favourites.

Colchester High School Association