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Colchester Prep & High School
Independent school · Essex
| Address | Wellesley Road, Colchester, CO3 3HD |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2–16 |
| Pupils | 280 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 01206573389 |
| Website | https://www.colchesterhighschool.co.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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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 |
Half terms given as holiday dates; each period ends the last weekday before the holiday and restarts the first weekday after it. Autumn half term Thu 22 - Fri 30 Oct. Terms end 12 noon.
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 |
Half terms given as holiday dates; each period ends the last weekday before the holiday and restarts the first weekday after it. Autumn half term Thu 21 - Fri 29 Oct 2027. Terms end 12 noon.
Fees 2026-27
Fees 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
Tuition fees inclusive of VAT (e.g. Reception-Year 2 £4,540) plus compulsory lunch £390 (VAT exempt) to Year 8. Nursery 5-9 sessions £1,998-£3,596. International deposit £6,000 and EAL £2,000 per annum.
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.
- 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
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.