How many state-funded options are listed in Colchester?

This page currently lists 15 state-funded schools in Colchester. The exact total can change as official data and school status updates are refreshed.

How are state secondary schools in Colchester ranked?

We rank schools using GCSE outcomes, inspection outcomes, and wider school data so you can compare more than just a single headline measure. Use the filters and map to narrow the list further.

Does this page include academies and maintained secondary schools in Colchester?

Yes. The state category is based on the underlying sector value in our database, so it can include academies, maintained schools, and other state-funded institutions within this secondary schools group.

Best State Secondary Schools in Colchester

Compare state secondary schools using GCSE-focused rankings, maps and neighbourhood breakdowns. This page currently lists 15 schools in Colchester. Schools featured here include Colchester County High School for Girls, Colchester Royal Grammar School and The Gilberd School.

Top schools in Colchester

Showing 1-15 of 15 schools

Colchester County High School for Girls
Lexden
Colchester Royal Grammar School
Lexden
The Gilberd School
Sheepen
St Benedict's Catholic College
Stanway
St Helena School
Sheepen
The Stanway School
Stanway
Honywood School
Coggeshall
Philip Morant School and College
Balkerne Heights
East Bergholt High School
East Bergholt
The Thomas Lord Audley School
Monkwick
Paxman Academy
Severalls
Colne Community School
Brightlingsea
Colchester Academy
Greenstead
Thurstable School
Tiptree
The Trinity School
Stanway