Free school · Essex

Paxman Academy

Secondary
Ages 11–16

Term dates

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2026/27

2027/28

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Admissions

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About and location

Type: Free school
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11–16
Pupils: 873 (capacity 900)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: THE SIGMA TRUST
Admissions: Non-selective
Phone: 01206413813
Address: Paxman Avenue, Colchester, CO2 9DB
Website: paxmanacademy.school

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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