What did Ofsted judge Philip Morant School and College's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Philip Morant School and College's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Philip Morant School and College?

Philip Morant School and College has 1,888 pupils on roll.

What ages does Philip Morant School and College take?

Philip Morant School and College admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Philip Morant School and College located?

Philip Morant School and College is located in Colchester, CO3 4QS, Essex.

How do I apply to Philip Morant School and College?

Philip Morant School and College is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Philip Morant School and College?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Philip Morant School and College was 2.069 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at Philip Morant School and College?

When Philip Morant School and College has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children including those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings — Children with a sibling attending the Academy who will still be on roll at the date of admission; 3. Priority Admission Area — Children who reside within the Priority Admission Area, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 308 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight-line distance between home and the Academy will be used as a tie breaker with those living closest to the Academy having highest priority.

What is the largest ethnic background at Philip Morant School and College?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 69.4% of pupils at Philip Morant School and College are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Philip Morant School and College: Ofsted & Catchment 2026

How close did you need to live?

2.069miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Philip Morant School and College

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children including those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Siblings — Children with a sibling attending the Academy who will still be on roll at the date of admission.
3Priority Admission Area — Children who reside within the Priority Admission Area.
4Feeder schools — Children who attend the following schools: Gosbecks Primary School, Hamilton Primary School, Home Farm Primary School, Lexden Primary School, Prettygate Junior School
5Children of staff — Children of staff at Philip Morant School & College who have been employed for two or more years at the time of the application or are recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
6Any other applicants — Any other applicants.

If two applications tie: Straight-line distance between home and the Academy will be used as a tie breaker with those living closest to the Academy having highest priority.

All children who have an EHCP that names the Academy will be provided with a place. Within each criterion, proximity of the home to the Academy will be taken into consideration, with those living nearer being accorded higher priority.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Philip Morant School and College: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Philip Morant School and College's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Philip Morant School and College's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Philip Morant School and College?: Philip Morant School and College has 1,888 pupils on roll.
What ages does Philip Morant School and College take?: Philip Morant School and College admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Philip Morant School and College located?: Philip Morant School and College is located in Colchester, CO3 4QS, Essex.
How do I apply to Philip Morant School and College?: Philip Morant School and College is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Philip Morant School and College?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Philip Morant School and College was 2.069 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Philip Morant School and College?: When Philip Morant School and College has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children including those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings — Children with a sibling attending the Academy who will still be on roll at the date of admission; 3. Priority Admission Area — Children who reside within the Priority Admission Area, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 308 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight-line distance between home and the Academy will be used as a tie breaker with those living closest to the Academy having highest priority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Philip Morant School and College?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 69.4% of pupils at Philip Morant School and College are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Feeder schools & nurseries

Children attending these settings are given priority in this school's admissions.

Gosbecks Primary School

Primary

Good

Home Farm Primary School

Primary

Strong

Prettygate Junior School

Primary

Good

Hamilton Primary School

Primary

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Last distance offered at Philip Morant School and College, year by year →

How places are decided at Philip Morant School and College

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children including those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Siblings — Children with a sibling attending the Academy who will still be on roll at the date of admission.
3Priority Admission Area — Children who reside within the Priority Admission Area.
4Feeder schools — Children who attend the following schools: Gosbecks Primary School, Hamilton Primary School, Home Farm Primary School, Lexden Primary School, Prettygate Junior School
5Children of staff — Children of staff at Philip Morant School & College who have been employed for two or more years at the time of the application or are recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
6Any other applicants — Any other applicants.

If two applications tie: Straight-line distance between home and the Academy will be used as a tie breaker with those living closest to the Academy having highest priority.

Philip Morant School and College: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Philip Morant School and College's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Philip Morant School and College's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Philip Morant School and College?: Philip Morant School and College has 1,888 pupils on roll.
What ages does Philip Morant School and College take?: Philip Morant School and College admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Philip Morant School and College located?: Philip Morant School and College is located in Colchester, CO3 4QS, Essex.
How do I apply to Philip Morant School and College?: Philip Morant School and College is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Philip Morant School and College?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Philip Morant School and College was 2.069 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Philip Morant School and College?: When Philip Morant School and College has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children including those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings — Children with a sibling attending the Academy who will still be on roll at the date of admission; 3. Priority Admission Area — Children who reside within the Priority Admission Area, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 308 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight-line distance between home and the Academy will be used as a tie breaker with those living closest to the Academy having highest priority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Philip Morant School and College?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 69.4% of pupils at Philip Morant School and College are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Connected nurseries & schools

On-site nursery & childcare

Separately-registered childcare operating at this school's site, each with its own Ofsted record.

H16 - Philip Morant

Wraparound club

Feeder schools & nurseries

Children attending these settings are given priority in this school's admissions.

Gosbecks Primary School

Primary

Good

Home Farm Primary School

Primary

Strong

Prettygate Junior School

Primary

Good

Hamilton Primary School

Primary

Links are derived from Ofsted registration addresses and published admission arrangements. Always confirm current arrangements with the school.

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