Best Schools in Essex
1,442 schools in Essex
Key Facts
- Essex is home to 1,442 schools, with 95.3% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in Essex have 61.7% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 135,769 pupils across 523 primary schools.
- Secondary schools in Essex have a Progress 8 score of -0.14, compared to the national average of 0.00, with 45.8% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths, and 93,459 pupils across 79 schools.
- In Essex, the pupil-teacher ratio is 22.40 in primary schools and 18.39 in secondary schools, with spending per pupil at £7,222 and £7,613 respectively, compared to national averages of 18.10 and £7,460.
Top Nurseries in Essex
832 nurseries in Essex
Top Primary Schools in Essex
525 primary schools in Essex
AS
Athena School
Canvey Island, SS8 0HN
Independent · Primary · Ages 8–17
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1
P/T Ratio–
Brentwood School
Brentwood, CM15 8EE
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,878
P/T Ratio–
Chigwell School
Chigwell, IG7 6QF
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,111
P/T Ratio–
Colchester Prep & High School
Colchester, CO3 3HD
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils281
P/T Ratio–
Top Secondary Schools in Essex
81 secondary schools in Essex
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
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Ofsted
Outstanding
Chelmsford, CM1 1RW
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Progress 8+0.76
Attainment 880.6
Eng+Maths100%
Pupils1,236
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Ofsted
Outstanding
Chelmsford, CM1 3SX
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+1.11
Attainment 883.7
Eng+Maths99%
Pupils1,138
Top Special Schools in Essex
11 special schools in Essex
Children's Support Service
Ofsted
Good
Wickford, SS11 7JZ
PRU · Primary · Ages 5–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils91
P/T Ratio3.6
Poplar Adolescent Unit
Ofsted
Good
Rochford, SS4 1RB
PRU · Primary · Ages 11–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils0
P/T Ratio1.3
Top Independent Schools in Essex
45 independent schools in Essex
AS
Athena School
Canvey Island, SS8 0HN
Independent · Primary · Ages 8–17
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1
P/T Ratio–
Brentwood School
Brentwood, CM15 8EE
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,878
P/T Ratio–
Chigwell School
Chigwell, IG7 6QF
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,111
P/T Ratio–
Colchester Prep & High School
Colchester, CO3 3HD
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils281
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Essex has 1,442 schools, including 525 primary schools, 81 secondary schools, 832 nurseries, 45 independent schools, 11 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 93% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 62% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.13 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 46.1 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 19% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,462 | £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.