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St Mary's School for Girls, Colchester
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St Mary's School for Girls

91 Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 3RB

An independent independent school in Colchester.

Other independent school
Girls
Pupils
419
Ages
2-17
Attainment 8
66.3

Inspected by ISI, not Ofsted

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
66.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
53.0%
Basics 9-5
82.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
68.6%
EBacc APS
6.25
EBacc 9-5
45.1%
EBacc 9-4
56.9%
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About St Mary's School for Girls

St Mary's School for Girls is a secondary school in Colchester, Essex. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 66.3. The school has around 419 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: 91 Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 3RB | More schools in Essex

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Frequently asked questions about St Mary's School for Girls

What are St Mary's School for Girls's latest exam results?
St Mary's School for Girls: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 66.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Mary's School for Girls located?
St Mary's School for Girls is a secondary school in Colchester, Essex (CO3 3RB).
How many pupils attend St Mary's School for Girls?
St Mary's School for Girls has around 419 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Mary's School for Girls with other schools?
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