Between 10th and 13th October, Year 11 GCSE French students visited Paris on their residential trip. They spent time at the Musee du Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral, le Sacre Coeur, the Eiffel Tower and enjoyed a cruise on the River Seine.Read More

During the week beginning Monday 29th September, the school commenced our Black History Month activities with a series of assemblies. In line with the theme of Black British Excellence, a group of students from Year 8 to Year 11 engaged in a research project, looking at Black British individuals who have achieved excellence in their...Read More

On Friday 26th September our Year 11 GCSE Spanish students set off for Madrid on their residential trip. Their experiences included going to the Royal Palace, the Plaza Mayor and the food market where they used their Spanish knowledge to order food. They also enjoyed a tour of the Bernabau Stadium. A wonderful group of...Read More

School Tours We are offering daytime tours for students interested in joining us in Year 7 in September 2026. Tours will be on the following dates at 8.55am and 9.25am and will last approximately 30-45 minutes. Monday 13th October Friday 17th October Monday 20th October Friday 24th October Click here to book your place on...Read More

Congratulations to all of our students who collected their A level and Level 3 BTEC this year. Congratulations to James who has been with us since the start of year 7.  His commitment to the school and college has been significant.  He can always be found assisting with every event, mentoring younger students and has...Read More

We are celebrated the school’s Diamond Anniversary on Saturday 5th July. The event was open to past students, staff and parents and to the wider community of the City of Colchester and also involved the Mayor and Mayoress of Colchester, Pam Cox MP and the Garrison Commander. There was an overwhelming response to people wanting...Read More

For the first time in many years we now have students completing their Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award having completed bronze in Year 9. After their practice expedition in April, they completed their three day qualifying expedition in Thetford Forest from 2nd to 4th July and showed great maturity, resilience, teamwork and collaboration.Read More

We are very privileged to be able to offer LAMDA exams through our partnership with Penny Peach Performing Arts. Our students who have been studying in school this year have all achieved distinctions in their exams. Congratulations to them all.Read More

We were so proud of our year 10 students on Wednesday 21st May. Thank you to Colchester Institute for a great taster day. Meanwhile 220 students spent the day on a Sigma Sixth experience day. After two A level lessons as they sat in an assembly, they looked like sixth formers already. The day ended...Read More

Parents who have a child with SEND joining our Philip Morant School Community in September 2025 are invited to our coffee morning on Friday 11th July 2025. Book your place by completing this form by Monday 7th July 2025. The coffee morning is for parents/carers only – there are no creche facilities. On the day,...Read More