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Private schools in Essex

All 47 private schools in Essex.

47 schools in Essex

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  1. Chelmsford Hospital School

    Chelmsford, CM1 7SJ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a sixth form

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    1
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Chelmsford Hospital School
  2. Octavia House Schools, Essex

    Cm2 7hh · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 16

    • ISI:Inspected

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    61
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Octavia House Schools, Essex
  3. The Tower School

    Cm16 4ba · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    60
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school The Tower School
  4. Cambian Great Dunmow School

    Essex, CM6 1XJ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    15
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Cambian Great Dunmow School
  5. Compass Community School Essex

    Essex, CO16 9PY · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

    • Ofsted:Good

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    16
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Compass Community School Essex
  6. Luxborough Court School

    Ig7 5aa · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19

    • Ofsted:Good

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    80
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Luxborough Court School
  7. Minerva Independent School

    Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 8DH · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 17

    • Ofsted:Good

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    1
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Minerva Independent School
  8. Omnia Foundation

    Ss6 9dt · Independent · Secondary · Ages 12 to 17 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Boys

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    24
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Omnia Foundation
  9. Open Box Education Centre

    Essex, CM16 5DN · Independent · Secondary · Ages 14 to 17

    • Ofsted:Good

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    16
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Open Box Education Centre
  10. Teaseldown School

    Halstead, CO9 3PX · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

    • Ofsted:Good

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    24
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Teaseldown School
  11. The Belsteads School

    Essex, CM3 3PP · Independent · Secondary · Ages 10 to 17

    • Ofsted:Good

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    52
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school The Belsteads School
  12. The Yellow House School

    Halstead, CO9 3HX · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 17

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    14
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school The Yellow House School
  13. Woodcroft School

    Loughton, IG10 1SQ · Independent · Primary · Ages 5 to 13

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    41
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Woodcroft School
  14. Woodend Farm School

    Witham, CM8 1EH · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Grammar

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    25
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Woodend Farm School
  15. Doucecroft School

    Colchester, CO6 3QL · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

    • Ofsted:Requires improvement
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    83
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Doucecroft School
  16. Clarity Independent School

    Chelmsford, CM2 7SG · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 17

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Faith school
    • Grammar

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    13
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Clarity Independent School
  17. Athena School

    Canvey Island, SS8 0HN · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 17

    • No Ofsted grade yet

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    2
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Athena School
  18. Brentwood School

    Brentwood, CM15 8EE · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Faith school
    • Has a nursery
    • Has a sixth form

    Independent school. Results well below the England average.

    Attainment 8 at 1632.2

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    1,853
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Brentwood School
  19. Chigwell School

    Chigwell, IG7 6QF · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 18

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Church of England
    • Has a sixth form

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    1,135
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Chigwell School
  20. Colchester Prep & High School

    Colchester, CO3 3HD · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 16

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Independent school. Results well above the England average.

    Attainment 8 at 1661.8

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    280
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Colchester Prep & High School
  21. Coopersale Hall School

    Epping, CM16 7PE · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 16

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Faith school
    • Grammar
    • Has a nursery

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    302
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Coopersale Hall School
  22. Daiglen School

    Ig9 5lg · Independent · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Faith school
    • Has a nursery

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    95
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Daiglen School
  23. Elm Green Preparatory School

    Essex, CM3 4SU · Independent · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Has a nursery

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    164
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Elm Green Preparatory School
  24. Felsted School

    Felsted, CM6 3LL · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery
    • Has a sixth form

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    932
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Felsted School
The big picture

How Essex's private schools spread out

Each dot is one school. Hover over a dot to see which school it is.

Attainment 8 at 16

Average score across each pupil's best eight GCSEs.

England 46.2Brentwood School: 32.2Gosfield School: 50.4Holmwood House School: 51St John's School: 58.8St Mary's School for Girls: 60.9Colchester Prep & High School: 61.8New Hall School: 64.3020406080
Private schools in Essex

Ofsted grades in Essex

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 35 newer or converted schools don't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 2 of 12
  • Good: 9 of 12
  • Requires improvement: 1 of 12
  • Inadequate: 0 of 12
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Essex

  1. Some are faith schools.

    19 of the 47 private schools in Essex have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Private schools in Essex, explained

There are 47 private schools in Essex, teaching 10,784 children.

92% of the independent schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 2 of them are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

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Questions

Questions parents ask

How many private schools are in Essex?
There are 47 private schools in Essex, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in Essex?
Essex has 2 private schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 9 are rated Good, meaning 92% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How much do private schools in Essex cost?
Fees for private schools in Essex vary by school and age group. Day school fees typically range from £10,000 to £20,000 per year, while boarding fees can exceed £30,000. Individual school pages on Eduscope include fee information where available.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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