The Best Schools In Colchester Rated & Reviewed


School Guide has helped 15 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Colchester. These top schools near Colchester are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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1

Colchester County High School for Girls

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Our number one ranked school in Colchester based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Colchester County High School for Girls.

Pupils
1149
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Girls
Type
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2

Colchester Royal Grammar School

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Colchester Royal Grammar School is ranked second in Colchester based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
994
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Boys
Type
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3

Colchester Prep & High School

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At number 3 in the best schools in Colchester based on our authoritative ranking is Colchester Prep & High School.

Pupils
380
Ages
2 - 16
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school
4

Thurstable School Sports College and Sixth Form Centre

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The school ranked at number four in our Colchester league table is Thurstable School Sports College and Sixth Form Centre based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils
1201
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
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5

Philip Morant School and College

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Our number five ranked school in Colchester based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Philip Morant School and College.

Pupils
1733
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
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Top 5 best performing schools in Colchester and their catchment areas in Colchester ranked by School Guide in 2022

  • Colchester County High School for Girls
  • Colchester Royal Grammar School
  • Colchester Prep & High School
  • Thurstable School Sports College and Sixth Form Centre
  • Philip Morant School and College

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