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St Mary's School for Girls
91 Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3RB, Essex
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
419
Capacity
600
Ages
2–17
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
70%
Summary
With a remarkable 100% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, this school demonstrates a strong commitment to academic excellence. The GCSE Attainment 8 score of 66.5 and an impressive 82% of students attaining grade 5 or above in these core subjects further highlight its effectiveness in preparing pupils for future success. Additionally, a substantial 69% of students pursue the EBacc, indicating a robust engagement in a broad and balanced curriculum.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 66.5 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 100% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 82% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 69% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 59% | No UK data |
Location
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51.88830, 0.87853 · CO3 3RB
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115394
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.stmaryscolchester.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's School for Girls rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's School for Girls has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is St Mary's School for Girls a good school?
St Mary's School for Girls scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Mary's School for Girls in GCSEs?
St Mary's School for Girls achieved an Attainment 8 score of 66.5. 100% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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