WELCOME TO COLCHESTER PREP & HIGH SCHOOL
Over the past 140 years Colchester Prep & High School has built a reputation for providing an excellent all-round education whilst preparing pupils to be confident, balanced individuals, ready for a rapidly changing world.
Today that reputation still stands.
Our STEAM powered curriculum, combined with a global perspective and strong values, inspires children to explore, create, and innovate.
We inspire them to be the next generation of entrepreneurs, digital creatives, engineers and inventors. We believe that every child should have the self-belief to be the changemakers of tomorrow’s world.
Discover for yourself the power of a STEAM powered, future ready education.
WE ARE STEAM POWERED
FUTURE READY.
Learn more about how our STEAM Powered Future Ready curriculum is creating
the Changemakers of Tomorrow’s World.
RANKED 20TH IN THE TIMES PARENT POWER GUIDE
We are proud to announce that we have been ranked 20th in The Times Parent Power Guide for 2025.
The highly esteemed guide is compiled based on examination results and is published annually.
We could not be prouder to have been placed so highly in the ‘Top independent secondary schools with no sixth forms’ category.
In our 2025 GCSE results, 48.4% of grades were 7-9; the highest levels of academic achievement available (National Average 21.8%).
READY TO EXCEL.
Our children exceed national expectations in every age group – from Early Years to excellent results at the 11+ and GCSE results.
READY TO GIVE IT YOUR ALL.
Through participation in a wide range of enrichment opportunities, we develop fulfilled, well-rounded, happy children, with the skills and resilience to become tomorrow’s leaders.
READY FOR THE UNKNOWN.
Our STEAM powered curriculum and Digital Literacy programme, includes everything from robotics and podcasting, animation to food science. Perfectly equipping our pupils to step fearlessly into the "future jobs" that have not even been invented yet.
READY TO STAND UP FOR WHAT'S RIGHT.
Our pupils leave Colchester Prep & High School with a strong sense of citizenship, a respect for others and an understanding of the world around them.
MEET OUR HEADTEACHER,
MS GRACIE-LANGRICK
Ms Gracie-Langrick has over 25 years experience in Independent co-education and is passionate about developing the qualities in our young people that will help them to reach their full potential and improve the world around them.
Under her leadership and guidance, the school has achieved a double excellent in the ISI Inspection; retained its status as a Microsoft Showcase School for 3 years; attained the prestigious Eco Schools Green Flag Award with Distinction in 2023; and most recently gained the ISA Award for Excellence and Innovation in Mental Health and Wellbeing.
“We inspire our pupils to become the changemakers of tomorrow’s world."
- Ms Gracie-Langrick, Headteacher
INSPECTIONS AND AWARDS
EXCELLENT INSPECTION REPORT 2022
We are proud to have been awarded the highest possible grade: EXCELLENT in ALL areas in our ISI Inspection.
As well as being fully compliant in every aspect of the Regulatory Compliance Inspection, it was determined that the children's academic achievement is "Excellent" and the children's personal development is "Excellent".
AWARDED MICROSOFT SHOWCASE SCHOOL
Colchester Prep & High School has been recognised as a Microsoft Showcase School, dedicated to using technology for personalised learning and school-wide transformation.
Through 1:1 devices and tools like Microsoft Teams, Office 365, and OneNote, we enhance students' experiences, ensuring their skills seamlessly apply to real-world scenarios and future projects.
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What a wonderful first week back at Colchester Prep & High School!
From our youngest learners in Nursery to our Year 11 pupils, everyone has embraced the new school year with such positivity, energy and enthusiasm. It has been a joy to see classrooms full of curiosity, creativity and determination as pupils settle into their routines.
Here is just a small glimpse of the week — we hope all our pupils have had an amazing week, and we can’t wait to see all that you achieve over the course of the year ahead 💫
If you’re considering a school place, we do accept mid-year admissions, please contact our Admissions Team to find out more.
📧 admissions@colchesterhighschool.co.uk
or ☎️ 01206 217 116
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Our GCSE Art pupils got stuck in with their creativity this week 🎨
They began the year developing moodboards and mindmaps. These first steps in the creative process allowed them to explore themes, experiment with materials, and organise their ideas visually. By cutting, arranging, and layering, pupils were able to generate inspiration while also building confidence in expressing their own artistic voice.
At CPHS, the Arts are at the heart of our STEAM curriculum. Creativity is integral to learning, supporting pupils to think critically, solve problems, and convey ideas effectively across all subjects. Through the Arts, our pupils are not only making exciting visual work, but also developing the skills and mindsets that will enable them to innovate, collaborate, and succeed in the future, becoming the changemakers of tomorrow`s world.
A very positive and creative welcome back to Senior School!
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Discover our Play & Learn Sessions at Colchester Prep & High School ✨
Held on the last Friday of most months, these sessions are open to children aged 18 months – 4 years, whether or not they are already pupils at CPHS.
Come and explore our new Early Years spaces and see how we provide the very best start to each child’s journey towards academic excellence.
Each session has a unique theme, released a few weeks beforehand, offering engaging and inspiring activities for little learners.
To reserve your place, please contact our Admissions Team via email or phone.
📩 Email: admissions@colchesterhighschool.co.uk
📞 Call: 01206 217 116
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An exceptional first day back at Colchester Prep & High!
Over the summer, we’ve made significant investments to enhance our facilities and support the expansion of our Prep School. This has created even more inspiring learning environments for their growth and academic achievement.
We are thrilled to welcome all our new pupils to our school and hope that their first day was a fantastic start to their educational journey at CPHS. It’s a joy to welcome you to our school community, where academic excellence, personal development, and achievement are always at the heart of everything we do.
If you’re considering joining us or would like to learn more about our school, our friendly Admissions Team is always happy to help.
📧 Email: admissions@colchesterhighschool.co.uk
📞 Phone: 01206 217 116
We cannot wait to see every pupil thrive and make the most of their new spaces this year! ✨
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We are delighted to announce that Colchester Prep & High School has once again been awarded the Eco-Schools Green Flag – with Distinction! 🌍
This prestigious accolade places our school among the leading Eco-Schools in the country and recognises the outstanding efforts of our pupils and staff in championing meaningful environmental initiatives.
From reducing waste and promoting biodiversity to embedding sustainability throughout the curriculum, our school community is committed to making a measurable impact. This award not only celebrates these achievements but also reflects our vision to empower young people as responsible global citizens and create changemakers of tomorrow`s world ✨
We are especially proud of our Eco Ambassadors and our Sustainability Lead, Mrs Throup, whose dedication, together with the collective commitment of the whole school community, has made this recognition possible.
We look forward to building on this success and continuing our journey towards a more sustainable future.
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Begin your child’s journey to academic success with us at Colchester Prep & High School!
We are delighted to warmly invite you to our upcoming Open Mornings:
Prep School Open Morning
📅 Friday 3 October | 🕘 9.30am – 11.30am
Senior School Open Morning
📅 Saturday 4 October | 🕘 9.30am – 11.30am | 🕦 11.30am – 1.00pm
Discover how our innovative, STEAM-powered curriculum delivers exceptional academic results, nurtures individual talents, and equips pupils with the confidence and skills to thrive in tomorrow`s world.
Meet our dedicated teachers, explore our vibrant learning spaces, and see how we inspire every child to achieve their best — both in and beyond the classroom.
We look forward to welcoming you — secure your place with our Admissions Team today to avoid missing out!
📧 admissions@colchesterhighschool.co.uk
| ☎️ 01206 217 116 | 🌐 Book via our website
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We’ve had a busy summer at Colchester Prep & High School expanding our Early Years department! ✨
With demand for places growing, we’ve renovated our nursery and reception classrooms to create bigger, more inspiring spaces for our youngest learners.
From the very start, children thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment designed to lay the foundations for academic excellence. Their Early Years journey with us includes:
🎨 Creative play and arts activities
🧮 Specialist lessons in Maths, Modern Foreign Languages & STEAM subjects
🌲 Weekly Forest School adventures that build resilience, teamwork, and a love of nature
Swipe to catch a glimpse of what’s been happening — we can’t wait for you to see the finished results next week! 👏
We have limited nursery and reception places available for this academic year. To enquire, contact our friendly Admissions Team today:
📧 admissions@colchesterhighschool.co.uk
📞 01206 217 116
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Just one week to go ✨
We are looking forward to welcoming both our new pupils and our returning pupils as we begin another exciting academic year at Colchester Prep & High School. Each new year brings fresh opportunities — to learn, to create, to discover, and to achieve together 🌟
What makes our school community truly special is not only the education we provide, but of course, our talented pupils. Hearing them speak with pride about the friendships they build, the support they receive, and the sense of belonging they feel at CPHS is what makes our community so unique 💙
There is still time to become part of our thriving school community with limited places available in our Nursery, Prep & Senior School. Please contact our Admissions Team:
📧 admissions@colchesterhighschool.co.uk
📞 01206 217 116
#BackToSchool #CPHS #CPHSCommunity #AcademicExcellence #Admissions #ContactUs
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