The Sixth Form College Colchester
The Sixth Form College Colchester is an academy 16-19 converter in Colchester for pupils aged 16 to 99. The latest Ofsted rating for The Sixth Form College Colchester is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2024 of its predecessor, The Sixth Form College Colchester.
A-level results: 2025.
| Type | 16-19 academy / Academy 16-19 converter |
| Age Range | 16-99 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | North Hill Colchester Essex CO1 1SN |
| Reference Number | 151134 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
This school has not been graded since it changed URN, usually on converting to an academy. The rating shown is from its predecessor, The Sixth Form College Colchester, inspected in March 2024.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|
Points
| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 32.93 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 34.13 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 8.3% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2024–25 The Sixth Form College Colchester received £5,849 and spent £5,832 for each of its 3,271 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £3,232,000 (£988 per pupil).
Across all 2 schools of The Sixth Form Colleges Trust, income was £6,032 and spending £5,788 per pupil.
Income per pupil
Spending per pupil
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Revenue reserve | £3,232,000 |
| per pupil | £988 |
| In-year balance | £55,000 |
| per pupil | £17 |
Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.
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Hamilton Primary School
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Prettygate Junior School
Plume Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4PH |
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Prettygate Infant School
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Myland Community Primary School
Mill Road, Mile End, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5LD |
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Kings Ford Academy
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Friars Grove Primary School
Upland Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO4 0PZ |
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Monkwick Junior School
School Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8NN |
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Monkwick Infant and Nursery School
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Highwoods Community Primary School
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Unity Primary Academy
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| Name | Distance |
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Colchester Institute
Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LL |
0.32 miles |
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Colchester Prep & High School
Wellesley Road, Colchester, CO3 3HD |
0.35 miles |
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St Helena School
Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LE |
0.4 miles |
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Colchester Royal Grammar School
Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 3ND |
0.44 miles |
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91 Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 3RB |
0.72 miles |
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St Benedict's Catholic College
Norman Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3US |
0.92 miles |
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Colchester County High School for Girls
Norman Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3US |
0.92 miles |
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Philip Morant School and College
Rembrandt Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4QS |
1.17 miles |
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The Willows
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Lexden Springs School
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2.31 miles |
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The Stanway School
Winstree Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0QA |
2.4 miles |
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Doucecroft School
Abbotts Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3QL |
3.07 miles |
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Market Field School and College
School Road, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7ET |
4.34 miles |
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The Sixth Form College Colchester is part of The Sixth Form Colleges Trust, which runs 2 schools. The nearest others:
- Long Road Sixth Form College Cambridge
What is The Sixth Form College Colchester's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for The Sixth Form College Colchester is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2024 of its predecessor, The Sixth Form College Colchester.
What age range does The Sixth Form College Colchester cover?
The Sixth Form College Colchester for pupils aged 16 to 99.
Where is The Sixth Form College Colchester?
The Sixth Form College Colchester is at North Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1SN.