Colchester County High School for Girls
Academy converter · Girls · Grammar school · Sixth form
Colchester, CO3 3US
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 1% in England
2 of 11 in Colchester
Pupils
1,198
First preferences per place
1.69
2026/27
Absence
4.2%
2024/25
A level average
A-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 80.5 | 80.8 | 80.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 99% | 99% | 100% | |
| Average English grade | 8.0 | 8.1 | 8.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.99 | 0.99 | — |
100% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Benedict's Catholic College · 0.0 mi · No rating · Top 17% in England
- Philip Morant School and College · 0.3 mi · Good · Bottom 48% in England
- Colchester Royal Grammar School · 0.5 mi · Report card · Top 1% in England
- St Helena School · 0.9 mi · Good · Bottom 33% in England
- Paxman Academy · 1.0 mi · Good · Bottom 33% in England
- The Stanway School · 1.5 mi · No rating · Top 41% in England
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The neighbourhood
Colchester County High School for Girls is in Lexden (typical home £366,250, crime low).
What is Colchester County High School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Colchester County High School for Girls is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Colchester County High School for Girls rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Colchester County High School for Girls is in the top 1% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.