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Doucecroft School

Doucecroft School, Colchester
Special school

Doucecroft School

Abbotts Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, CO6 3QL

An independent special school in Colchester.

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Pupils
87
Ages
3-19
Attainment 8
3.1

Inspected by ISI, not Ofsted

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
3.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.33
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Doucecroft School

Doucecroft School is a secondary school in Colchester, Essex. According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 24 responses), 88% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 3.1. The school has around 87 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Abbotts Lane, Colchester, CO6 3QL | More schools in Essex

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Frequently asked questions about Doucecroft School

What do parents say about Doucecroft School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 24 responses): 88% of parents would recommend Doucecroft School.
What are Doucecroft School's latest exam results?
Doucecroft School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 3.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Doucecroft School located?
Doucecroft School is a secondary school in Colchester, Essex (CO6 3QL).
How many pupils attend Doucecroft School?
Doucecroft School has around 87 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Doucecroft School with other schools?
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