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The Thomas Lord Audley School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Thomas Lord Audley School is a academy converter secondary school in Colchester, Essex , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 921 pupils, and a capacity of 840 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–16

Age range

921

Pupils

840

Capacity

110%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

The Thomas Lord Audley School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, The Thomas Lord Audley 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 921 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 840 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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The Thomas Lord Audley School — School Information

Full address
Monkwick Avenue, Monkwick, Colchester, CO2 8NJ
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
30.4% of pupils
DfE URN
137937

Other Secondary Schools in Colchester

If The Thomas Lord Audley School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Colchester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Thomas Lord Audley School

Is The Thomas Lord Audley School oversubscribed?

Yes — The Thomas Lord Audley School currently has 921 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 840 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for The Thomas Lord Audley School?

Admission to The Thomas Lord Audley 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 The Thomas Lord Audley School cover?

The Thomas Lord Audley 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 The Thomas Lord Audley School?

The Thomas Lord Audley School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.