2026 Best Secondary Schools in Colchester Area

Schools in the Colchester built-up area. Colchester secondary schools include two selective grammar schools—Colchester Royal Grammar School for boys and Colchester County High School for Girls for girls—alongside comprehensive options such as Colchester Prep & High School. With an average Attainment 8 score of 55 compared to England's 39, and secondary schools have an average FMS Inspection Score of 8.1/10, 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.