Apply for a Place

The academy is open to children from Colchester and its surrounding areas, is non-selective and co-educational. We receive applications for every age group and full admission details, including over-subscriptions can be found in the admission policy which is available on our policies page.Admissions Policy 2025-26

Admissions Policy 2026-27

Admissions Policy 2027-28 (draft)

Published Admission Number:

182 full time places per year group (Years 7–11)

Apply for a Place at Colchester Academy

For admissions into Years 7 to 11, parents/carers are very welcome to contact the school directly to enquire about the application process. Our team will be happy to guide you through the initial steps and answer any initial questions you may have.

If you would like further information, please feel free to email us at admissions@colchesteracademy.org.uk and a member of the team will get back to you as soon as possible. When getting in touch, it is helpful if you can include your child’s name, date of birth, and their current or most recent academic setting, as this enables us to provide quicker and more tailored support.

You can also find full details about our admission arrangements, including key dates and criteria, on the Essex County Council website, which provides comprehensive guidance for families exploring school places.

Need to Appeal a School Place Decision?

Colchester Academy admissions appeals are managed by Essex County Council. Please refer to the Essex County Council website for information and timetables for organising and hearing admissions appeals.