Best Private Schools in Essex - Co-Ed, Boys, Girls
Overview
Essex has 15 private schools which take pupils of high school age, some of which also have primary and nursery schools as well. Most of these schools offer day places, with a handful offering boarding places as well. There are no boarding-only independent schools in Essex.
Essex Independent School League Table 2022/23
| GCSE Rank | A*/ A% | School | Gender | Day / Boarding | Day Fees | Boarding Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 94.9 | Colchester Royal Grammar School | Boys (Co-ed Sixth Form) | Day & Boarding | N/A | £14,175 |
| 2 | 77.4 | Chigwell School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £18,885 | £32,985 |
| 3 | 76.5 | Bancroft's School | Co-ed | Day | £19,761 | N/A |
| 4 | 73.4 | Park School for Girls | Girls | Day | £11,838 | N/A |
| 5 | 66.0 | Brentwood School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £20,598 | £40,365 |
| 6 | 59.6 | Felsted School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £25,590 | £39,165 |
| 7 | 59.0 | New Hall School | Diamond | Day & Boarding | £20,502 | £32,472 |
| 8 | 46.9 | St Mary's School (Colchester) | Girls | Day | £15,528 | N/A |
| 9 | 38.9 | Braeside School | Girls | Day | £13,575 | N/A |
| 10 | 37.9 | Colchester High School | Co-ed | Day | £14,505 | N/A |
| 11 | 34.6 | Thorpe Hall School | Co-ed | Day | £13,758 | N/A |
| 12 | 28.0 | Saint Nicholas School | Co-ed | Day | £13,875 | N/A |
| 13 | 25.6 | Gosfield School | Co-ed | Day | £17,250 | N/A |
| 14 | 20.0 | St John’s School (Essex) | Co-ed | Day | £14,748 | N/A |
Brentwood Independent Schools
Brentwood only has 1 private senior school, Brentwood School. The school is situated 0.6 miles away from Brentwood station, which is approximately 40 minutes away from London (Liverpool Street station).
Chelmsford Independent Schools
Chelmsford only has 1 private senior school, New Hall School which is located in Boreham, 3.7 miles northeast from the city centre. Chelmsford station is roughly 35 minutes away from London (Liverpool Street station).
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Best Private Schools in Essex
There are 15 independent schools in Essex.
Best Private Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0RFGCSE A*/A: 76.5%- High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6QFGCSE A*/A: 77.4%
- Bayman Gate, Middleton Hall Lane, CM15 8EEGCSE A*/A: 66%
- The Avenue, Chelmsford, CM3 3HSGCSE A*/A: 59%
- Felsted, Dunmow, CM6 3LLGCSE A*/A: 59.6%
Best Private Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
- High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0RFA-Level A*/A: 66%
- The Avenue, Chelmsford, CM3 3HSA-Level A*/A: 49.8%
- High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6QFA-Level A*/A: 48%
- Bayman Gate, Middleton Hall Lane, CM15 8EEA-Level A*/A: 38.6%
- Cut Hedge Park, Halstead Road, Essex, CO9 1PFA-Level A*/A: 31.3%
| From | To | Averaging | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Places | £10,422 | £25,590 | £16,488 |
| Boarding Places | £14,175 | £40,365 | £31,832 |
Best Boys Schools in Essex
There is only 1 independent boys school in Essex, Colchester Royal Grammar School.
| From | To | Averaging | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Places | - | - | - |
| Boarding Places | £14,175 | £14,175 | £14,175 |
Best Girls Schools in Essex
There are 3 independent girls schools in Essex, Park School for Girls, St Mary's School (Colchester) and Braeside School.
Best Private Girls Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing girls schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
- 20-22 Park Avenue, Ilford, IG1 4RSGCSE A*/A: 73.4%
- 91 Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 3RBGCSE A*/A: 46.9%
- 130 High Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SDGCSE A*/A: 38.9%
| From | To | Averaging | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Places | £11,838 | £15,528 | £13,647 |
| Boarding Places | - | - | - |
Best Co-ed Schools in Essex
There are 10 private co-ed schools in Essex.
Best Private Co-Ed Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing private co-ed schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
- High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6QFGCSE A*/A: 77.4%
- High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0RFGCSE A*/A: 76.5%
- Bayman Gate, Middleton Hall Lane, CM15 8EEGCSE A*/A: 66%
- Felsted, Dunmow, CM6 3LLGCSE A*/A: 59.6%
- Wellesley Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3HDGCSE A*/A: 37.9%
Best Private Co-Ed Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing private co-ed schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
- High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0RFA-Level A*/A: 66%
- High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6QFA-Level A*/A: 48%
- Bayman Gate, Middleton Hall Lane, CM15 8EEA-Level A*/A: 38.6%
- Cut Hedge Park, Halstead Road, Essex, CO9 1PFA-Level A*/A: 31.3%
- Felsted, Dunmow, CM6 3LLA-Level A*/A: 26.7%
| From | To | Averaging | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Places | £10,422 | £25,590 | £16,939 |
| Boarding Places | £32,985 | £40,365 | £37,505 |
Essex Private School Costs (Averages)
| Day | Boarding | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | £16,488 | £31,832 |
| Boys | N/A | £14,175 |
| Girls | £13,647 | N/A |
| Co-Ed | £16,939 | £37,505 |