Page updated 10 Oct 2026
Schools near Colchester Town station
33 schools within a 1.5 km walk of Colchester Town station — 7 primary, 3 secondary — grouped by phase, nearest first. Every Ofsted rating, set of results and catchment area is on each school’s page.
The closest are Kidz fun Early years (191 m), St Johns Green Playgroup (395 m), Fun 4 Kids at St Johns Green (395 m). 18 carry a published Ofsted rating of Good or Outstanding. 22 are independent (fee-paying).
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Primary schools (7)
StatePrimaryRoman Catholic
Profile updated · DfE GIASOfsted Outstanding
209 pupilsAges 4-11
Outstanding
StatePrimary+ NurseryChurch of England
Profile updated · DfE GIAS438 pupilsAges 2-11
Good
StatePrimaryChurch of England
Profile updated · DfE GIAS209 pupilsAges 4-11
Outstanding· our summary
Secondary schools (2)
StateSecondaryChristianSelective
Profile updated · DfE GIASOfsted Exceptional
1073 pupilsAges 11-18
Exceptional· our summary
All-through schools (4–18) (1)
IndependentAll-through
Profile updated · DfE GIAS280 pupilsAges 2-16
Independent
Sixth form & college (2)
StatePost-16
Profile updated · DfE GIAS
StatePost-16
Profile updated · DfE GIASGood
Nurseries & early years (21)
IndependentNursery School
Profile updated · DfE GIASChildcare Register: Not met (actions)
IndependentDay Nursery
Profile updated · DfE GIASGood
Distances are straight-line from Colchester Town station to each school. Looking more broadly? Browse all schools on the map or see schools near other stations.