2026 Best Secondary Schools in Colchester Council Area
Schools across the Colchester council area. Explore 15 secondary schools in Colchester Council Area. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Colchester Royal Grammar School, Colchester County High School for Girls, and Colchester Prep & High School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.
Key Performance Metrics for Colchester Council Area
% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)
Colchester Council Area87%
vs
England56%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Colchester Council Area53.9
vs
England39.1
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Colchester Council Area44%
vs
England41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Colchester Council Area4.9
vs
England4.1
Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)
Colchester Council Area8.1/10
vs
England7.4/10
% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)
Colchester Council Area
87%vsEngland
56%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Colchester Council Area
53.9vsEngland
39.1
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Colchester Council Area
44%vsEngland
41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Colchester Council Area
4.9vsEngland
4.1
Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)
Colchester Council Area
8.1/10vsEngland
7.4/10
Top schools in Colchester Council Area
Showing 1-15 of 15 schools
- Colchester Royal Grammar School
Lexden
- Colchester County High School for Girls
Lexden
- Colchester Prep & High School
Lexden
- St Mary's School for Girls
Lexden
- The Gilberd School
Sheepen
- St Benedict's Catholic College
Stanway
- St Helena School
Sheepen
- The Stanway School
Stanway
- Philip Morant School and College
Balkerne Heights
- The Thomas Lord Audley School
Monkwick
- Paxman Academy
Severalls
- Colchester Academy
Greenstead
- Thurstable School
Tiptree
- Holmwood House School
Lexden
- The Trinity School
Stanway
