Colchester Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Colchester Academy
Address: Hawthorn Avenue
Town/City: Colchester
County: Essex
Postcode: CO4 3JL
Country: 100091470204
Telephone Number: 01206 861217
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2010
Trust: South Suffolk Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mrs Jenny Betts
Capacity: 910
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 869 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 37.5%

Location and administration

URN: 136195
DfE Number: 881/6911
UKPRN: 10031141
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Colchester (E07000071)
Constituency: Colchester (E14000644)
Electoral Ward: Greenstead (E05010829)

Easting & Northing: 602317E, 225864N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 53' 42.79" N 0° 56' 20.9" E
Plus Code: 9F32VWWQ+3M

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Jenny Betts - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 22 September 2023.
  • Mr Chris Burns - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 5 July 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2023.
  • Mr Darren Marzell - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2019 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 22 September 2023.
  • Mrs Alison Theresa Owen - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2019 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 December 2023.
  • Mr Timothy Platts - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2019 (Original (signatory) members). Term runs until 22 September 2023.
  • Mrs Alison Michelle Ross - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2020 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 September 2024.
  • Ms Paula Simmons - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2019 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 December 2023.
  • Miss Rebecca Elizabeth West - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 September 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 13 September 2025.