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Private Schools in Colchester
There are 7 independent schools in and around Colchester, spanning nursery, pre-prep, prep, senior and sixth form. Families can compare school types and primarily day schools, with some boarding options.
See our school admissions timeline guide to understand entry points, exams and application timing.
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Claires Court School
Maidenhead, Berkshire
Bedales School
Petersfield, Hampshire
Bradfield College
Bradfield, Berkshire
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Showing 1–7 of 7 schools
Colchester Prep & High School
Colchester, Essex, CO3 3HD
0.3 miles from Colchester
Fees from
£4,729 / term
Range £4,729 - £6,880 (inc. VAT)
St Mary's, Colchester
Colchester, Essex, CO3 3RB
0.8 miles from Colchester
Fees from
£2,611 / term
Range £2,611 - £9,073 (inc. VAT)
Holmwood House School, Colchester
Colchester, Essex, CO3 9ST
2.3 miles from Colchester
Fees from
£4,388 / term
Range £4,388 - £9,127 (inc. VAT)
Royal Hospital School
Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2RX
12.3 miles from Colchester
Fees from
£7,326 / term
Range £7,326 - £16,616 (inc. VAT)
The Ryes College
Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 5NA
8.7 miles from Colchester
Littlegarth School
Colchester, Essex, CO6 4JR
5.3 miles from Colchester
Fees from
£5,141 / term
Range £5,141 - £6,272 (inc. VAT)
OneSchool Global UK Colchester Campus
Colchester, Essex, CO6 4RW
7.3 miles from Colchester
Fees from
£1,799 / term
Range £1,799 - £1,936 (inc. VAT)
Frequently asked questions about private schools in Colchester
How many private schools are there in Colchester?
Are there boarding schools in Colchester?
Families can compare options in our guide to boarding vs day schools:
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/boarding-vs-day-schools
What age can children start private school in Colchester?
Key entry points follow a structured timeline - see the UK private school admissions timeline for when to apply.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
How do I apply to private schools in Colchester?
Families can explore the UK private school admissions timeline to understand key dates, entry points and when to apply.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
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