Colne Community School Catchment Area
Colne Community School is a academy converter secondary school in Colchester, Essex , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1283 pupils, and a capacity of 1540 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
1,283
Pupils
1,540
Capacity
83%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Colne Community School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Colne Community School 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 →Colne Community School — School Information
- Full address
- Church Road, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0QL
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Free school meals
- 19.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 146795
Other Secondary Schools in Colchester
If Colne Community School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Colchester are the next closest alternatives.
St Benedict's Catholic College Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CO3 3US
Colchester Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · CO4 3JL
Honywood School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CO6 1PZ
East Bergholt High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CO7 6RJ
Thurstable School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CO5 0EW
Colchester County High School for Girls Catchment Area
Academy converter · CO3 3US
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Frequently Asked Questions — Colne Community School
Is Colne Community School oversubscribed? ▾
Colne Community School has a capacity of 1540 places and currently has 1283 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.
What is the admissions policy for Colne Community School? ▾
Admission to Colne Community School 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 Colne Community School cover? ▾
Colne Community School 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 Colne Community School? ▾
Colne Community School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.