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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Colchester District

Schools across Colchester district. Explore 15 secondary schools in Colchester District. 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 District

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Colchester District87%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Colchester District53.9

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Colchester District44%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Colchester District4.9

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Colchester District8.1/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Colchester District

87%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Colchester District

53.9vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Colchester District

44%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Colchester District

4.9vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Colchester District

8.1/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Colchester District

Showing 1-15 of 15 schools

Colchester Royal Grammar School
Lexden
Colchester County High School for Girls
Lexden
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Colchester Prep & High School
Lexden
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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