The Stanway School
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Colchester, CO3 0QA
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 41% in England
5 of 11 in Colchester
Pupils
1,396
First preferences per place
0.93
2026/27
Absence
7.4%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 46.4 | 47.3 | 48.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45% | 48% | 54% | |
| Average English grade | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 39% | 43% | 50% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.13 | 0.07 | — |
74% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Philip Morant School and College · 1.4 mi · Good · Bottom 48% in England
- Paxman Academy · 1.5 mi · Good · Bottom 33% in England
- St Benedict's Catholic College · 1.5 mi · No rating · Top 17% in England
- Colchester County High School for Girls · 1.5 mi · Outstanding · Top 1% in England
- Colchester Royal Grammar School · 2.0 mi · Report card · Top 1% in England
- St Helena School · 2.3 mi · Good · Bottom 33% in England
Best secondary schools in Colchester · Best secondary schools in Essex
The neighbourhood
The Stanway School is in Stanway (typical home £349,000, crime average).
What is The Stanway School's Ofsted rating?
The Stanway School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does The Stanway School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Stanway School is in the top 41% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.