Market Field School and College
Academy special converterAges 5–19MixedSixth form
School Road, Elmstead Market, Colchester, CO7 7ET
Headteacher · Mrs Ruth Whitehead
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Key facts
Pupils519Capacity 225
OfstedSchool remains GoodInspected 12 October 2023
TrustHope Learning Community
Free school meals44.5%
SEN provisionSEN unit
Ofsted
School remains Good
Ungraded inspection on 12 October 2023.
Last graded inspection, 16 October 2019:
- Overall effectivenessGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Essex council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in EssexNearby schools for the same ages
- Elmstead Primary School0.4 mi
- St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley1.7 mi
- Millfields Primary School1.7 mi
- Broomgrove Infant School1.8 mi
- Broomgrove Junior School1.8 mi