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Best Schools in Essex

Discover the top-rated educational institutions in Essex. Our comprehensive guide covers Ofsted ratings, academic rankings, and vital statistics for local families.

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Total Schools

594

Outstanding

60

Primary Pupils

122,913

Secondary Pupils

94,829

Nurseries

2

Nursery Pupils

267

447 Primary 81 Secondary 45 Independent 2 Nurseries

Best Primary Schools

Top performing primary education providers in Essex.

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Kingston Primary School

Outstanding groups 211 Pupils calendar_today Age 4-11
emoji_eventsLocal Rank: #1 in Essex

location_on Church Road, Thundersley, SS7 3HG

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Lift Westerings

Good groups 413 Pupils calendar_today Age 4-11
emoji_eventsLocal Rank: #2 in Essex

location_on Sunny Road, Hockley, SS5 4NZ

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Quilters Junior School

Outstanding groups 267 Pupils calendar_today Age 7-11
emoji_eventsLocal Rank: #3 in Essex

location_on Laindon Road, Billericay, CM12 9LD

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Lee Chapel Primary School

Outstanding groups 1068 Pupils calendar_today Age 2-11
emoji_eventsLocal Rank: #4 in Essex

location_on The Knares, Basildon, SS16 5RU

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Hereward Primary School

Outstanding groups 449 Pupils calendar_today Age 3-11
emoji_eventsLocal Rank: #5 in Essex

location_on Colebrook Lane, Loughton, IG10 2HR

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Best Secondary Schools

Top performing secondary education providers in Essex.

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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

schoolGrammar Outstanding groups 1138 Pupils calendar_today Age 11-18
emoji_eventsLocal Rank: #1 in Essex

location_on Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 3SX

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Chelmsford County High School for Girls

schoolGrammar Outstanding groups 1236 Pupils calendar_today Age 11-18
emoji_eventsLocal Rank: #2 in Essex

location_on Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1RW

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Colchester Royal Grammar School

schoolGrammar Inadequate groups 1059 Pupils calendar_today Age 11-18
emoji_eventsLocal Rank: #3 in Essex

location_on Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 3ND

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Colchester County High School for Girls

schoolGrammar Outstanding groups 1210 Pupils calendar_today Age 11-18
emoji_eventsLocal Rank: #4 in Essex

location_on Norman Way, Colchester, CO3 3US

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Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School

Good groups 1013 Pupils calendar_today Age 11-18
emoji_eventsLocal Rank: #5 in Essex

location_on Queen's Road, Brentwood, CM14 4EX

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Best Nursery Schools

Top performing nursery education providers in Essex.

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Tanglewood Nursery School

Outstanding groups 153 Pupils calendar_today Age 2-5

location_on Melbourne Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 2DX

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Woodcroft Nursery School

Good groups 111 Pupils calendar_today Age 2-5

location_on Dorset Avenue, Chelmsford, CM2 9UB

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