- Location
- Colchester
- Age range
- 0–16
- Attendance
- Day and boarding
About Holmwood House School, Colchester
Schoolscout directory record ·
Holmwood House School is a vibrant educational community in Colchester, dedicated to fostering a love of learning in children from the age of 2 to 13. With...
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Book a Visit Home About Us SHARE PAGE Holmwood House School and Nursery | Leading Private School in Colchester Holmwood House School and Nursery is a well-established and highly regarded private school in Colchester, offering an outstanding education for boys and girls from Nursery and Preschool through to Reception, the Prep School and Senior School. Set within beautiful grounds just outside Colchester, Holmwood House provides a nurturing, ambitious and inspiring environment where children are encouraged to discover their potential and develop a lifelong love of learning.
As a leading independent school near Colchester, Holmwood House offers small class sizes that allow teachers to know every pupil as an individual. High-quality teaching, combined with excellent pastoral care, ensures that pupils are supported, challenged and encouraged to achieve their best.
Children can begin their educational journey at Holmwood House from as young as 6 months in the school s Nursery, located at Great Horkesley, just a short distance from Colchester. Set within a stunning woodland environment, the Nursery provides a calm, caring and stimulating setting with exceptional outdoor learning opportunities for children up to the age of 4.
School life and highlights in the catalogue
- Founded 1922 — 104 year tradition
- Day and boarding places available
Education and school life
- Education levels
- Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form
- Age range
- 0–16
- Attendance
- Day and boarding
- Pupil intake
- Co-educational
- School type
- Mainstream
- Headteacher / principal
- Mr Edward Bond
- Religious ethos
- None listed in this source
- Listed inspectorate
- ISI
Subjects and qualifications
- Drama
- Sport
Listed memberships and accreditations
- ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate)
Supporting school records
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- Founded
- 1922
- Scholarships / bursaries
- Options not indicated in this record; availability unconfirmed.
Pupil information
- Total pupils
- 392
- Boys
- 229 · 58.42%
- Girls
- 163 · 41.58%
- Pupils receiving SEN support
- 65 · 16.58%
- Pupils with an EHCP
- 2 · 0.51%
Counts and percentages are reproduced from the directory. SEN means special educational needs; EHCP means Education, Health and Care Plan. A pupil census year is not supplied.
Tuition and costs
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| Attendance | GBP · Period and VAT unverified |
|---|---|
| Day | £4,388.4 – £6,487.2 |
| Boarding | £7,028.4 – £9,127.2 |
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What type of school is Holmwood House School, Colchester?
Holmwood House School, Colchester is a co-educational independent mainstream school for pupils aged 0 to 16, located near Colchester in Essex. The school offers education from Nursery through to Sixth Form, with pathways leading to GCSEs and A Levels.
How do I apply to Holmwood House School, Colchester?
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What are the fees at Holmwood House School, Colchester?
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Fees at Holmwood House School, Colchester are approximately £4,388–£9,127 per term, depending on the year group and whether pupils board. Families can learn more about UK private school fees and what is typically included.
Is Holmwood House School, Colchester a day or boarding school?
Holmwood House School, Colchester is a day and boarding school.
Is Holmwood House School, Colchester selective?
Admissions to Holmwood House School, Colchester are non-selective, with entry based on overall fit and, where relevant, academic assessment.
School location and enquiries
- Street address
- Chitts Hill, Lexden
- Town / locality
- Colchester
- County
- Essex
- Region
- South East
- Postcode
- CO3 9ST
- Country
- United Kingdom
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