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Best Secondary Schools in Essex

Choosing the right school in Essex is simple with our list of top-rated secondary schools. Compare 148 options by inspection results, admissions, and academic performance.

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Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Outstanding

Pupils: 1163, Age: 11-18, Gender: Girls

Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1RW

1245352592

2

King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Outstanding

Pupils: 1131, Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed

Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 3SX

1245353510

3

Colchester County High School for Girls

Outstanding

Pupils: 1149, Age: 11-18, Gender: Girls

Norman Way, Colchester, CO3 3US

1206576973

4

Braeside School

Not Rated

Pupils: None, Age: 2-16, Gender: Mixed

130 High Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SD

2085041133

5

New Hall School

Not Rated

Pupils: None, Age: 1-18, Gender: Mixed

The Avenue, Chelmsford, CM3 3HS

1245467588

6

Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School

Good

Pupils: 1007, Age: 11-18, Gender: Girls

Queen's Road, Brentwood, CM14 4EX

1277227156

7

Colchester Prep & High School

Not Rated

Pupils: None, Age: 2-16, Gender: Mixed

Wellesley Road, Colchester, CO3 3HD

1206573389

8

St Mary's School for Girls

Not Rated

Pupils: None, Age: 3-16, Gender: Girls

91 Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 3RB

1206572544

9

Davenant Foundation School

Good

Pupils: 1233, Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed

Chester Road, Loughton, IG10 2LD

2085080404

10

Becket Keys Church of England Free School

Outstanding

Pupils: 1053, Age: 11-19, Gender: Mixed

Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, CM15 9DA

1277286600