Philip Morant School and College — Secondary School in Colchester

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Philip Morant School and College

Colchester, CO3 4QS

1,828 Pupils

1,902 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

25.90% FSM %

1,007 Boys

821 Girls

About Philip Morant School and College

Philip Morant School and College is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Essex, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 1,828 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,902. Current headteacher: Stephanie Neill.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Essex or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Essex
Region	East of England
Administrative District	Colchester
Parliamentary Constituency	Colchester
Ward	Prettygate
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE SIGMA TRUST
Opened	01-01-2019
UKPRN	10082305
URN	146794
Data Last Updated	03-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Janet Atkinson	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2023	31/07/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Gavin Bradley	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2025	01/09/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Marchel Alexandrovich	Local Governor	01/12/2025	01/12/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Janet Atkinson	Local Governor	01/09/2022	31/07/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Gavin Bradley	Local Governor	01/09/2025	01/09/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Samantha Byrne	Local Governor	22/04/2024	22/04/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Clare Edwardson	Local Governor	22/01/2026	22/01/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Darren Farrugia	Local Governor	24/06/2024	24/06/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Scott Holder	Local Governor	01/09/2023	01/09/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Stephanie Neill	Local Governor	01/09/2023	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Anthony Roberts	Local Governor	05/03/2019	05/03/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Samantha Sismey	Local Governor	01/12/2021	01/12/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust