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Colchester sixth form schools achieve strong A-Level results, with 30% of students attaining A*/A grades compared to England's 24%, and 50% achieving A*/A/B grades, above the national average of 47%. Colchester Royal Grammar School and Colchester County High School for Girls are highly selective grammar schools offering exceptional university preparation pathways, while Gosfield School provides an independent option. With 11 sixth form providers in the area, students benefit from a mix of state grammar schools and independent colleges. 57% of sixth form schools are rated Good or Outstanding, reflecting the area's commitment to academic excellence. Explore the map to see sixth form options near you and compare A-Level performance across schools.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Philip Morant School and College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Doucecroft School | Independent | Not Applicable | 3-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
Independent • Not Applicable • 3-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Market Field School | State | Not Applicable | 5-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Not Applicable • 5-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Gosfield School | Independent | All-through | 2-18 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 2-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Colchester Royal Grammar School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Boys | Christian | Inadequate |
| #2 | Colchester County High School for Girls | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | None | Outstanding |
| N/A | Lexden Springs School | State | Not Applicable | 3-18+ years | Mixed | None | Inadequate |
| N/A | St Mary's School for Girls | Independent | All-through | 2-17 years | Girls | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| N/A | The St Aubyn Centre Education Department | State | Not Applicable | 13-18 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Not Applicable • 3-18+ years
Independent • All-through • 2-17 years
State • Not Applicable • 13-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | OneSchool Global UK Colchester Campus | Independent | All-through | 7-18 years | Mixed | Protestant | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 7-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Thurstable School Sports College and Sixth Form Centre | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
