Holmwood House School
Holmwood House School is an independent school in Colchester for pupils aged 0 to 16. It has 395 pupils on roll. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 51.0, and 86% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 0-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Chitts Hill Colchester CO3 9ST |
| Phone | 01206574305 |
| Reference Number | 115410 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 395 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 61.01%
Girls: 38.99% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
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Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 85.7% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 85.7% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 11.9% of pupils at Holmwood House School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.3% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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How many pupils does Holmwood House School have?
Holmwood House School has 395 pupils on roll.
What age range does Holmwood House School cover?
Holmwood House School for pupils aged 0 to 16.
What are Holmwood House School's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 51.0, and 86% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Holmwood House School?
Holmwood House School is at Chitts Hill, Colchester, CO3 9ST.