The St Aubyn Centre Education Department
Other · Pupil referral unit · Ages 13–18 · Colchester, Essex
The St Aubyn Centre Education Department is an other school in Colchester, Essex for ages 13–18 (pupil referral unit). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Outstanding, from the inspection on 1 November 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- St Aubyn Centre, 2 Boxted Road, Colchester, CO4 5HG
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 13–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Essex
- Pupils on roll
- 6 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 0% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 2.7
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Outstanding Inspected 1 November 2023
Strengths
- “St Aubyn Centre Education Department is a sanctuary for pupils who are experiencing difficult times.”
- “Staff work effectively to break down the barriers to learning that pupils face in their daily lives.”
- “Adults carefully craft learning experiences around what works best for individual pupils.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 5 December 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Essex.
- North East Essex Co-operative Academy 0.6 mi Good
- Kingswode Hoe School 2.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- St Mary's School for Girls 2.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Colchester Prep & High School 2.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Langham Oaks 2.6 mi Not judged
- Holmwood House School 2.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Littlegarth School 3.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Lexden Springs School 3.5 mi No Ofsted grade