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Paxman Academy
Paxman Avenue, Colchester, CO2 9DB
Free schools for ages 11–16 in Colchester. Mixed intake.
Paxman Academy is a non-selective secondary free school in Colchester, Essex, for boys and girls aged 11 to 16. Ofsted rated it Good in March 2024.
The school says it is dedicated to "Building Bright Futures" and describes ASPIRE values around aspiration, perseverance, integrity, respect and empathy.
Ages 11–16 · Secondary
886 pupils · On roll
Free schools · Mixed