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Colne Community School

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Colne Community School

Church Road, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0QL

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Pupils
1,283
Ages
11-16
FSM
19.8%
Attainment 8
43.0
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.1%
Basics 9-5
39.3%

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
24.8%
EBacc APS
3.65
EBacc 9-5
7.4%
EBacc 9-4
12.8%
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About Colne Community School

Colne Community School is a secondary school in Colchester, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.0. The school has around 1,283 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Church Road, Colchester, CO7 0QL | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Colne Community School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2023 — Good
  2. May 2018 — Inadequate (predecessor: Colne Community School and College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Colne Community School

What is Colne Community School's Ofsted rating?
Colne Community School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Colne Community School's latest exam results?
Colne Community School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Colne Community School located?
Colne Community School is a secondary school in Colchester, Essex (CO7 0QL).
How many pupils attend Colne Community School?
Colne Community School has around 1,283 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Colne Community School with other schools?
View Colne Community School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Essex.