- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
11 first choices, 12 offers made
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 88
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
Schools in CO7
A postcode district in Essex
- Postcode district
- 29 schools and nurseries
In short: CO7 is a postcode district in Essex with 13 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 14 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2913 primary · 3 secondary · 14 nurseries
Top-rated
All CO7 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in CO7
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 CO7
13 in CO7, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results close to the England average.
50 first choices, 55 offers made
Met the standard at 1161%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 258
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.2
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well below the England average.
29 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1147%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 217
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.9
Top Secondary Schools in CO7
3 in CO7, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
194 first choices, 189 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.7%
- Pupils
- 902
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
234 first choices, 256 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.5%
- Pupils
- 1,289
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.2
Nurseries in CO7
14 in CO7, highest Ofsted grade first
Elmstead Nursery Ltd
Colchester, CO7 7YQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Ladybirds Pre-School
Colchester, CO7 8HQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Lavender Hall Kindergarten
Colchester, CO7 6QT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in CO7
1 in CO7, by the school's Eduscope score
Market Field School and College
Colchester, CO7 7ET · Academy · 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
- 10.4%
- Pupils
- 519
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.3
Special Schools in CO7
1 in CO7. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Market Field School and College
Colchester, CO7 7ET · Academy · 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
- 10.4%
- Pupils
- 519
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.3
The map
See them as a listEvery school in CO7, 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.
- Outstanding5
- Good17
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in CO7 sit in 2 council areas. 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 CO7 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
CO7 has 29 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 CO7
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 CO7
Nearby areas
How many schools are in CO7?
CO7 has 29 schools, including 13 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 14 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 CO7?
The highest-ranked schools in CO7 on Eduscope are Stratford St Mary Primary School, Great Bentley Primary School, Millfields 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 CO7?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 29 schools in CO7 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.