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Colchester Academy, Colchester
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Colchester Academy

Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3JL

A Good-rated secondary school in Colchester.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
899
Ages
11-16
FSM
40.8%
Attainment 8
38.4
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
38.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
14.4%
Basics 9-5
31.3%

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 (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
32.3%
EBacc APS
3.34
EBacc 9-5
10.4%
EBacc 9-4
18.9%
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About Colchester Academy

Colchester Academy is a secondary school in Colchester, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.4. The school has around 899 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3JL | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Colchester Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2023 — Good
  2. Dec 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Colchester Academy

What is Colchester Academy's Ofsted rating?
Colchester Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Colchester Academy's latest exam results?
Colchester Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Colchester Academy located?
Colchester Academy is a secondary school in Colchester, Essex (CO4 3JL).
How many pupils attend Colchester Academy?
Colchester Academy has around 899 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Colchester Academy with other schools?
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