- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
70 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 453
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.4
Schools in CO4
A postcode district in Essex
- Postcode district
- 46 schools and nurseries
In short: CO4 is a postcode district in Essex with 16 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 25 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries4616 primary · 5 secondary · 25 nurseries
Top-rated
All CO4 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in CO4
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in CO4
16 in CO4, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
48 first choices, 58 offers made
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 406
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
58 first choices, 45 offers made
Met the standard at 1176%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 307
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.5
Top Secondary Schools in CO4
5 in CO4, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results above the England average.
401 first choices, 306 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.1%
- Pupils
- 1,588
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.8
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results above the England average.
126 first choices, 177 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.5%
- Pupils
- 780
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
105 first choices, 160 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1635.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 13.9%
- Pupils
- 879
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.5
Nurseries in CO4
25 in CO4, highest Ofsted grade first
Abacus Kindergarten
Colchester, CO4 0PZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Brinkley Lane Day Nursery School
Colchester, CO4 9XN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Just Imagine Day Nursery - Colchester Academy Ltd
Colchester, CO4 3JL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in CO4
1 in CO4, by the school's Eduscope score
The St Aubyn Centre Education Department
Colchester, CO4 5HG · PRU · Secondary · Ages 13 to 18
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Short-stay provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 6
- Pupils per teacher
- 2.7
Special Schools in CO4
1 in CO4. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Langham Oaks
Colchester, CO4 5PA · Academy · Secondary · Ages 10 to 16 · Boys
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 26.6%
- Pupils
- 82
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.0
The map
See them as a listEvery school in CO4, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding8
- Good29
- Not graded yet9
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every CO4 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
CO4 has 46 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in CO4
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about CO4
Nearby areas
How many schools are in CO4?
CO4 has 46 schools, including 16 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 25 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in CO4?
The highest-ranked schools in CO4 on Eduscope are The Gilberd School, The Trinity School, Highwoods Community Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in CO4?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 46 schools in CO4 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.