Doucecroft School is a not applicable school in Colchester, serving pupils aged 3 to 19. The school is a other independent special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Doucecroft School currently has around 87 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 70.1% boys and 29.9% girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Abbotts Lane, Colchester, CO6 3QL |
| Website: | doucecroft.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01206771234 |
| School Type: | Other independent special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Essex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Daniel Lawrence |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 115426 |
| Age Range: | 3 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 100 |
| Number of Pupils: | 87 |
| Number of Boys: | 61 |
| Number of Girls: | 26 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham Fiddlers Folley , Fordham Heath CO3 9UE | 3out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham Fiddlers Folley , Fordham Heath CO3 9UE | - not rated | 1,401 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanway Primary School Villa Road , Stanway CO3 0RH | 3out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakelands Primary School Wagtail Mews , CO3 8AJ | 4out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanway Fiveways Primary School Winstree Road , Stanway CO3 0QG | 3out of 4 | 2,135 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Stanway School Winstree Road , Stanway CO3 0QA | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stanway School Winstree Road , Stanway CO3 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doucecroft School Abbotts Lane , Eight Ash Green CO6 3QL | - not rated | 0 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmwood House School Chitts Hill , Lexden CO3 9ST | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lexden Springs School Winstree Road , CO3 0PZ | 1out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heath School Winstree Road , Stanway CO3 0QE | - not rated | 1,794 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Lexden Springs School Winstree Road , CO3 0PZ | - not rated | 1,794 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.