Philip Morant School and College
Rembrandt Way, Colchester, CO3 4QSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Philip Morant School and College is a secondary school in Colchester for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 12th of 14 secondary schools in Colchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 September 2023, report published 19 October 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 September 2023
Even though this is a large school, there is a warm 'family feel' to it. Pupils are happy here and feel well looked after. They know that staff are available ready with a 'listening ear'. New Year 7 pupils settle in quickly and respond well to staff's high expectations. Pupils navigate the large site efficiently and quickly learn the importance of being on time for their lessons. Pupils behave well. They appreciate staff being consistently firm and fair. Pupils see that the calm environment helps them to learn better. Whatever your faith, ethnicity, sexuality or background, you are welcome here. Pupils have a strong understanding and appreciation of inclusion and diversity. Staff share explicitly their high expectations for this. Like their peers, pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) follow an ambitious curriculum. They enjoy interesting lessons. Pupils' mental health and physical well-being are prioritised. Pupils highly value the wide-ranging sports opportunities and being part of a sports academy. A significant number of pupils choose to undertake extra sporting activities, including before school. Almost all pupils and sixth-form students, including those with SEND, secure their next steps in education, employment or training.
What the school should improve
- The links between and parity of the programmes for pupils' personal development require further work. Some pupils do not understand clearly how their learning in PSHE, RSE and careers helps with their preparation for adulthood. Some students in the sixth form are not benefiting from the wider range of opportunities that are available. The trust and school leaders should continue in their efforts to promote the relevance of subjects and essential skills to future careers and opportunities. They should ensure that all pupils and sixth-form students have access to a wide, rich set of experiences, regardless of the course pathway they are on.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
313 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
30 students
Average A level grade D+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,888 pupils on roll, with places for 1,902
Schools near Philip Morant School and College
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Benedict's Catholic College | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 54.7 |
| Colchester County High School for Girls | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 80.6 |
| St Mary's School for Girls | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 66.5 |
| Paxman Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 41.3 |
| Colchester Royal Grammar School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Strong standard to exceptional | Attainment 8: 82.1 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE SIGMA TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Stephanie Neill
- Phone
- 01206545222
- Address
- Rembrandt Way, Colchester, CO3 4QS
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 146794
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.