Independent school · Essex
Colchester Prep & High School
- Ages 2–16
- Mixed
- £6,830–£7,190/term
- Term dates checked
- School bus
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
2027/28
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2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Wed 21 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Thu 7 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Wed 14 Jul 2027 |
2027/28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Wed 20 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Fri 10 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Thu 6 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 24 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 14 Jul 2028 |
Fees 2026/27
Per term, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Reception, Year 2 total termly fee (incl. lunch) | £4,930.00 |
| Year 3 & 4 total termly fee (incl. lunch) | £5,890.00 |
| Year 5 & 6 total termly fee (incl. lunch) | £6,120.00 |
| Year 7 & 8 total termly fee (incl. lunch) | £7,115.00 |
| Year 9 | £6,830.00 |
| Year 10 & 11 | £7,190.00 |
| Nursery 10 Sessions (VAT exempt) | £3,995.00 |
| Nursery 4 Sessions (VAT exempt) | £1,598.00 |
Registration fee: £125.00
Deposit: £400.00
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Five steps: make an enquiry, attend an event, meet the Headteacher, register for a place by email, then attend a Taster Day and complete an assessment.
Assessments
- Taster Day and assessment
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Frinton (STS) | Frinton On Sea, Great Bentley, Thorrington, Alresford, Wivenhoe | 07:10 |
| Chelmsford (Stephensons) | Springfield Road, Hatfield Peveral, Witham, Kelvedon, Feering, Copford, Stanway | 07:07 |
| Danbury (STS) | Danbury, Maldon, Heybridge, Great Totham, Wickham Bishop, Tiptree, Shrub End | 07:10 |
| Braintree (School EV) | Braintree, Gosfield, Halstead, Pebmarsh, Bures | 07:00 |
Cost: Price zone A £676, B £520, C £494 (per term)
Source: school transport page
About and location
- Ages
- 2–16
- Pupils
- 280
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Phone
- 01206573389
- Address
- Wellesley Road, Colchester, CO3 3HD
- Website
- colchesterhighschool.co.uk
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.