2026 Best Secondary Schools in Colchester Area

Colchester secondary schools include two selective grammar schools—Colchester County High School for Girls for boys and Colchester Royal Grammar School for girls—alongside comprehensive options such as Colchester Prep & High School. With an average Attainment 8 score of 53 compared to England's 39, and secondary schools have an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.5/10, Excellent band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). Families across Lexden, Stanway, Wivenhoe, and Tiptree benefit from a mix of selective and inclusive schools, with 87% of students achieving grades 9-7 at GCSE—well above England's 56%. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.