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 9TH IN THE TIMES PARENT POWER GUIDE
We are proud to announce that we have been ranked 9th in The Times Parent Power Guide for 2026, rising 11 places from last year.
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, 48.7% of grades were 7-9; the highest levels of academic achievement available (National Average 21.8%). Our recent Attainment 8 score of 60.9 places us as the top-performing non-selective co-educational school in North East Essex.
OUR NURSERY PROVIDES AN EXCEPTIONAL START FOR CHILDREN FROM 2 YEARS OLD
- Specialist teaching in Modern Foreign Languages, Science and PE (plus extra-curricular clubs in Art, Cooking, STEAM Activities)
- Millie's Mark for First Aid Excellence
- EYFS funding offered for 15 hours
- Weekly outdoor learning through Forest School
- A blend of creative play and STEAM, with structured phonics and maths
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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Happy New Year to all of our families, alumni, and supporters! Thank you for all that you bring to our community, we truly appreciate you and wish you a joyful and successful 2026.
To our families, we hope you’ve enjoyed a restful break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Wednesday! ✨
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Myths, Legends, Heroes & Villains!
Last term, our Year 7 and 8 pupils enjoyed an inspiring Masterclass exploring myths, legends, and the stories of heroes and villains. After the session, pupils were set a creative homework project, researching a topic of their choice within these themes and bringing it to life.
The results were nothing short of amazing! Well done to all our Year 7 and 8 pupils for their fantastic projects! 👏
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Year 4 pupils got hands-on with a tasty experiment exploring how chocolate melts. Testing milk, dark, and white chocolate, they observed how each responded to different temperatures.
A fun and delicious way to learn about heat, melting points, and the science behind our favourite sweet treats, and judging by the smiles, it was a hit! 😄
#CPHS #STEAMEducation #Year4Science #HandsOnLearning #ChocolateExperiment 21stCenturyLearning
Our last full day of term was full of festive fun! ✨🎄
Pupils enjoyed our annual Christmas dinner, expertly prepared by Chef Laura and team, alongside Christmas Jumper Day celebrations. Reception had the joy of their first Christmas here at CPHS — the start of many more to come!
#CPHS #ChristmasDinner #ChristmasJumperDay #FestiveFun #STEAMEducation
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at CPHS! ✨🎄
As the festive season continues, the school is now closed and will reopen on 2 January. We hope our pupils, families, and staff enjoy a joyful and restful holiday, and we look forward to welcoming you all back in the New Year!
#CPHS #MerryChristmas #HappyNewYear #FestiveSeason #STEAMEducation
Considering Colchester Prep & High School for your child? ✨ Start 2026 the right way.
We have places available in our Prep and Senior School, offering a STEAM-powered curriculum that nurtures creativity, curiosity and 21st-century learning skills.
At CPHS, our pupils become the changemakers of tomorrow’s world.
📩 Contact our Admissions Team: admissions@colchesterhighschool.co.uk
📞 Call us on 01206 217 116
Please note, our school is closed from 24 December until 2 January.
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Congratulations to our Year 11 pupils who participated and won awards in this year’s UK Mathematics Trust (UKMT) challenge.
Your analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to mathematical excellence are highly commendable.
Well done to all participants — we are very proud of your achievements ✨
#UKMT #MathematicsExcellence #AcademicAchievement #Year11Pupils #ProblemSolving #CPHS #STEAMEducation
15 hours of ski lessons ticked off under a snowy sky saw groups tackling much steeper descents confidently.
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