Open Other 16 plus Mixed

The Sixth Form College Colchester

North Hill, Colchester, CO1 1SN
Part of: THE SIXTH FORM COLLEGES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Sixth Form College Colchester
Colchester, CO1 1SN
— Pupils
— Capacity
16–99 Age Range
— FSM %
— Boys
— Girls
About The Sixth Form College Colchester

The Sixth Form College Colchester is a mixed-gender Academies located in Colchester, Essex, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 16–99 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

Current headteacher: Jo Cadman.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy 16-19 converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education 16 plus
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Colchester
Parliamentary Constituency Colchester
Ward Castle
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE SIXTH FORM COLLEGES TRUST
Opened 01-09-2024
UKPRN 10095824
URN 151134
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Ian Vipond Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Joanne Cadman Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Susan Codling Local Governor 15/12/2024 14/12/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Chibuzor Ezendiokwele Local Governor 08/11/2024 07/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Kevin Finnigan Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Joanna Johnson Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs June Leslie Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Joseph Millward Local Governor 06/05/2025 05/05/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Lindsey Russell Local Governor 01/09/2024 09/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jane Sadler Local Governor 01/09/2024 21/02/2028 Elected by school staff
Prof Michael Sherer Local Governor 01/09/2024 27/03/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Paula Simmons Local Governor 07/11/2024 07/11/2026 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Colchester Institute
0.51 km • Colchester
Other
North Primary School and Nursery
0.54 km • Colchester
Other
Colchester Prep & High School
0.57 km • Colchester
Other
St John's Green Primary School
0.58 km • Colchester
Other
St Helena School
0.64 km • Colchester
Other
Colchester Royal Grammar School
0.71 km • Colchester
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Sixth Form College Colchester is a Academy 16-19 converter (group: Academies) in Colchester, Essex.
The Sixth Form College Colchester caters for pupils aged 16 to 99.
The Headteacher at The Sixth Form College Colchester is Ms Jo Cadman.
The Sixth Form College Colchester is at North Hill, Colchester, CO1 1SN, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at The Sixth Form College Colchester: Does not have a sixth form.
The Sixth Form College Colchester is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Jo Cadman
North Hill, Colchester, CO1 1SN
01206500700
www.colchsfc.ac.uk
Location
CO1 1SN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 151134
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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