Best Schools in Colchester
219 schools in Colchester
Key Facts
- Colchester is home to 219 schools, with 95.6% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 91.7% of secondary schools achieving the same rating.
- Primary schools in Colchester have 60.8% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 21,670 pupils across 85 primary schools.
- Secondary schools in Colchester outperform national averages, with a Progress 8 score of 0.08, Attainment 8 score of 50.99, and 53.3% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
- In Colchester, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.79 and spending per pupil of £7,518, while secondary schools have a ratio of 18.23 and spending per pupil of £7,966.
Top Nurseries in Colchester
118 nurseries in Colchester
Top Primary Schools in Colchester
85 primary schools in Colchester
Colchester Prep & High School
Colchester, CO3 3HD
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils281
P/T Ratio–
Holmwood House School
Colchester, CO3 9ST
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils392
P/T Ratio–
LS
Littlegarth School
Colchester, CO6 4JR
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils296
P/T Ratio–
Top Secondary Schools in Colchester
14 secondary schools in Colchester
TT
The Trinity School
Colchester, CO4 6ED
Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8–
Attainment 8–
Eng+Maths–
Pupils597
Colchester County High School for Girls
Ofsted
Outstanding
Colchester, CO3 3US
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Progress 8+0.99
Attainment 880.8
Eng+Maths100%
Pupils1,210
Colchester Royal Grammar School
Colchester, CO3 3ND
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Progress 8+1.09
Attainment 883.4
Eng+Maths100%
Pupils1,059
CC
Colne Community School
Ofsted
Good
Colchester, CO7 0QL
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8-0.08
Attainment 845.5
Eng+Maths68%
Pupils1,283
Top Special Schools in Colchester
1 special schools in Colchester
Top Independent Schools in Colchester
5 independent schools in Colchester
Colchester Prep & High School
Colchester, CO3 3HD
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils281
P/T Ratio–
Holmwood House School
Colchester, CO3 9ST
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils392
P/T Ratio–
LS
Littlegarth School
Colchester, CO6 4JR
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils296
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Colchester has 219 schools, including 85 primary schools, 14 secondary schools, 118 nurseries, 5 independent schools, 1 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Colchester | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 95% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 61% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.05 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 48.8 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 17% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,722 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.