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Colchester County High School for Girls

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Colchester County High School for Girls

Norman Way, Colchester, CO3 3US

Academy converter
Girls
Pupils
1,210
Ages
11-18
FSM
2.7%
Attainment 8
80.4
Ofsted
Outstanding
Nov 2023

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
CSSE

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Essex grammars use the CSSE test, which has its own registration separate from the standard GL system. Register directly with CSSE, usually by the autumn deadline.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
80.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
84.5%
Basics 9-5
100.0%

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
91.1%
EBacc APS
7.79
EBacc 9-5
86.4%
EBacc 9-4
89.0%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
45.33
A*-A Grades
57.8%
A*-B Grades
82.6%
AAB+ %
44.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 127 students entered

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Colchester County High School for Girls

Colchester County High School for Girls is a secondary school in Colchester, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 80.4. The school has around 1,210 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Norman Way, Colchester, CO3 3US | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Colchester County High School for Girls, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2023 — Outstanding
  2. Jan 2009 — Outstanding (predecessor: Colchester County High School for Girls)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Colchester County High School for Girls

What is Colchester County High School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Colchester County High School for Girls received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Colchester County High School for Girls's latest exam results?
Colchester County High School for Girls: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 80.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Colchester County High School for Girls located?
Colchester County High School for Girls is a secondary school in Colchester, Essex (CO3 3US).
How many pupils attend Colchester County High School for Girls?
Colchester County High School for Girls has around 1,210 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Colchester County High School for Girls with other schools?
View Colchester County High School for Girls's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Essex.