Curious child looking through red binoculars
Sparking Curiosity.
Igniting Wonder.
Leading co-educational school and nursery for children from 6 months. Now expanding to age 16.

Holmwood House

At Holmwood House, we spark curiosity and ignite wonder in each and every child, allowing them to develop individuality, confidence and tenacity to reach their true potential…

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Smiling, young student writing on a whiteboard.
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Excited students enjoying overnight stay at school
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SCHOOL FACTS

1922

Holmwood House
was founded

25

Acres of beautiful
grounds

330

Current pupils
aged 6 months -13 years

40

Extra-curricular
opportunities

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Holmwood Highlights

Holmwood House School, a leading independent school in Colchester, is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted for the prestigious Independent Prep School of the Year Award. The nomination recognises Holmwood House’s exceptional commitment to curriculum development, which is creating an exciting buzz around the school. Independent Prep School of the Year Award The Independent Prep School of the...

Holmwood House School is delighted to introduce our Summer Book Club. Each week one of our teachers will suggest a book that they have enjoyed reading, either themselves or with their class and we will also make some further age-specific suggested reading. Benefits of Children Reading over the Summer Holidays As the summer holidays begin, children everywhere embark on a...

This morning Year 8 treated the school to a sparkling performance of their ended of year Production.  They had four days to collate their own eclectic programme ranging from ABBA and Matilda to self written sketches and Dad’s Army.  The programme included: A Wormwood Welcome – Lana B and Kingsley B-B Money, Money, Money – ABBA – Lana B, Olivia B, Cassie G, Belle...

It was very exciting to hold our first ever whole school Sports Day last Friday. In a feat of extraordinary organisation by the PE staff,  the Pre-Prep Sport Day took place in the morning and Prep Sports Day took place in the afternoon, this meant that we were able to hold the inaugural Whole School Relay. The children showed great...

It’s been a busy week at Nursery and we have all been trying to stay as cool as possible! Poppies have been getting to know lots of different animals during ‘Pet Week’ with exciting animal encounters and caterpillar transformations. The children had a wonderful time meeting dogs, tortoises, and chicks, and even had a vet visit to learn about pet...

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OUR TESTIMONIALS

“Holmwood for me is unique in recognising the individuality of every child and working to develop each individual’s strengths.”

Parent

“Set in extensive grounds and with facilities that rival some secondary schools”

Good Schools Guide

“Pupils make excellent progress in all areas of the curriculum and experience considerable success in a wide range of activities”

ISI Inspection Report

“Boarding is done so well, the children absolutely love it!”

Parent

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Holmwood House Nursery

151 Coach Road, Great Horkesley,
Colchester,
Essex CO6 4DX
T: (01206) 273 827
E: nurserymanager@holmwood.house

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Holmwood House School

Chitts Hill, Lexden,
Colchester,
Essex CO3 9ST
T: (01206) 574305
E: office@holmwood.house

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