Colchester

Colchester is a historic market town in the county of Essex and the largest settlement within Colchester Borough. Colchester was Britain's first Roman-founded settlement, and Colchester claims to be the oldest recorded city in Britain. Located on the Colne River, Colchester is located 50 miles in London's northeast and is connected to the capital by the A12 road and the Great Eastern Main Line railway station. It is considered a famous commuting town, less than 30 miles (48 km) from London Stansted Airport and 20 miles (32 km) from Harwich's passenger ferry port.

Education

Secondary education

Two of the town's secondary schools are selective.

• Colchester Royal Grammar School
• Colchester County High School

Comprehensive secondary schools include Gilberd School

• Colchester Academy
• Philip Morant School and College
• St Helena Media Arts College
• St Benedict's Catholic College
• The Thomas Lord Audley School

Tertiary

The University of Essex located to the east of Colchester in Wivenhoe Park, in the civil parish of Wivenhoe. Other tertiary institutions include Colchester Sixth Form College and Colchester Institute.

Private schools

St. Mary's School

Colchester High School.