About the school
Holmwood House is an independent school in Colchester offering Nursery, Prep and Senior education for children aged 6 months to 16 years. The school’s Colchester site is at Chitts Hill, Lexden, and the site also mentions Year 7 entry events and support for pupils preparing for external 11+ exams.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 6 months to 16 years |
| Headteacher | Mr Ed Bond |
| Sixth form | No |
| Fees | Years 7 to 9 £6,580 per term (inc. VAT) and Years 10 & 11 £6,775 per term (inc. VAT) for 2026-2027. |
📅 Open days: Whole School Open Evening – Wednesday 30th September at 6.30pm; Year 7 Experience Evening – Tuesday 3rd November at 5.30pm.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
📄 Free Holmwood House School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Competition | The site says selective schools such as Colchester Royal Grammar School and the County High School for Girls use a 'highly competitive 11+ assessment, which typically targets the top 4% of the nationa |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
Open events stated on the site include a Whole School Open Evening on 2026-09-30 at 6.30pm and a Year 7 Experience Evening on 2026-11-03 at 5.30pm.
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