Colchester Academy Catchment Area
Colchester Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Colchester, Essex , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 899 pupils, and a capacity of 910 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
899
Pupils
910
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Colchester Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Colchester Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Essex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Essex catchment area documents →Colchester Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3JL
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 40.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136195
Other Secondary Schools in Colchester
If Colchester Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Colchester are the next closest alternatives.
St Benedict's Catholic College Catchment Area
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Honywood School Catchment Area
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East Bergholt High School Catchment Area
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Thurstable School Catchment Area
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Colchester County High School for Girls Catchment Area
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The Gilberd School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CO4 9PU
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Frequently Asked Questions — Colchester Academy
Is Colchester Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Colchester Academy is operating close to its capacity of 910 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Colchester Academy? ▾
Admission to Colchester Academy is managed by Essex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Colchester Academy cover? ▾
Colchester Academy is a secondary school in Colchester, Essex, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Colchester Academy? ▾
Colchester Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.