Schools in Colchester, UK
2.2
215 reviews
Average score 2.2 of 5 based on 215 reviews
Showing 1–24 of 146
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St Helena School
Secondary · Colchester
2.249 reviews
“Hello, I have been in this school and I want to show some things out, the older years always use the younger years as punching bags and the staff does nothing…”
StrongestFood2.6
WeakestIndoor environment2.0
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The Gilberd School
Secondary · Colchester
2.244 reviews
“while this school does have some good gcse results, the ways in which teaching is presented are often boring, with teachers mainly following a powerpoint…”
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Colchester County High School for Girls
Secondary · Colchester
2.920 reviews
“it’s okay. there are unrealistic standards for grades placed here as if we will pass every test but the school itself in terms of academics alone is great!”
StrongestSafety3.6
WeakestCommunication2.9
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Philip Morant School and College
Secondary · Colchester
2.620 reviews
“The way they deal with bullying is poor. They're management of teachers is poor as teachers lecture and grade students in a un educational and unprofessional…”
StrongestFood2.5
WeakestStaff2.0
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Colchester Academy
Secondary · Colchester
2.118 reviews
“This school sucks, only some of the teachers acted like they cared and then they left. The windows were always broken and so many of the kids did drugs”
StrongestFood3.1
WeakestEducation1.3
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The Thomas Lord Audley School
Secondary · Colchester
3.012 reviews
“Good education but consequences for teachers need to be bigger, a certain teacher had multiple warnings from experiences of belittling children and talking…”
StrongestFood3.1
WeakestSafety2.2
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Paxman Academy
Secondary · Colchester
2.811 reviews
“This school only cares about the student uniform and grades instead of mental health. They have posters around the school and links on their website but thats…”
StrongestSafety2.9
WeakestActivities2.1
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Colchester Institute
Further Education · Colchester
3.77 reviews
“Absolutely brilliant! I went here for 1 year before moving up Yarmouth. They treated me right and helped me when I was struggling, I was in special need class…”
StrongestOutdoor environment3.9
WeakestFood3.0
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The Sixth Form College Colchester
Further Education · Colchester
3.16 reviews
“I started the college in September, 2019. Obviously my first year was naturally below average due to COVID-19, but that in itself brought to light a couple…”
StrongestIndoor environment2.8
WeakestSafety2.0
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St Benedict's Catholic College
Secondary · Colchester
3.25 reviews
“are keeping distance from teachers but the distancing with students is ridiculous! no distancing & no masks.”
StrongestCommunication3.2
WeakestEducation2.0
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Colchester High School
Primary · Colchester
3.13 reviews
“Our daughter attended CHS for 3 years. Easter 2024 she became deeply unhappy at the school due to friendship issues, which, despite some effort by the pastoral…”
StrongestEducation3.7
WeakestOutdoor environment1.3
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Unity Primary Academy
Primary · Colchester
3.72 reviews
“terrible school didnt do anything about bullying and were lying to parents about what was being done about bullying.”
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Humpty Dumpty Pre-School (Colchester)
Nursery School · COLCHESTER
3.72 reviews
“My son recently started this pre school after not being able to settle in to his last one. They are brilliant with him.”
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Hamilton Primary School
Primary · Colchester
3.62 reviews
“Another awful school. Staff are bullies, parents are stuck up and the kids are entitled.”
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Colchester Royal Grammar School
Secondary · Colchester
3.52 reviews
“The high grades this school shows off are only achieved because of the filter put on the students upon entry.”
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Friars Grove Primary School
Primary · Colchester
3.52 reviews
“My son told me there was a few.. disruptions in his class. A naughty child, and he said instead of being punished for, for example throwing a chair once, he…”
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Holmwood House Nursery
Nursery School · Colchester
3.91 review
“We have been so happy at this nursery. Children are well looked after, with well thought out activities and staff are friendly and approachable.”
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Banana Moon Colchester
Nursery School · Colchester
3.91 review
“My sister had a great time here, she never spoke about her days much but what she did share was that she made great friends, ate yummy food and did fun…”
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St George's New Town Junior School
Primary · Colchester
3.91 review
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Hazelmere Junior School
Primary · Colchester
3.91 review
“lovely primary school had so many amazing memories here and such supportive and loving staff i recommend sending your children here :)”
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Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
Primary · Colchester
3.91 review
“great school i had an amazing time here as a kid and even now they go above and beyond my family had to be moved into temporary accommodation due to dv and…”
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Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · Colchester
3.91 review
“Two grandchildren have gone through this school and have been given exemplary support. The elder, who from day 1, managed to attain high standards which were…”
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Myland Community Primary School
Primary · Colchester
3.81 review
“I hated them and they hated me but eventually I got used to it and my parents still stay in touch with some of the parents Not perfect tho”
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North Primary School and Nursery
Primary · Colchester
3.71 review
“On a visit of the school the headteacher has been head since 2000 ish. And it showed. Altohugh seemingly friendly, totally out of touch with what modern…”
Reviews in Colchester, UK
How parents and students rate the schools in Colchester
Every review rates the school in eight areas. Here is the average for Colchester, UK — from 215 reviews of 26 schools — and the schools rated highest in each area.
Rating by area
- 1Food2.8
- 2Staff2.5
- 3Safety2.5
- 4Activities2.5
- 5Education2.4
- 6Communication2.4
- 7Indoor environment2.4
- 8Outdoor environment2.4