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Colchester County High School for Girls
Norman Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3US, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.8 / 100
Top 0%
Better than 100% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,210
Capacity
1,020
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
119%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and exceptional GCSE results, this school boasts an impressive Attainment 8 score of 80.6, placing it in the top 1% nationally. All students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, demonstrating strong foundational skills, while 91% of pupils enter the English Baccalaureate. The school’s LocaleIQ score of 99.8 indicates a highly regarded educational environment, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking quality secondary education.
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Last inspected: 28 November 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 80.6 | Top 1% UK |
| 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% | Top 1% UK |
| 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%. | 100% | Top 0% UK |
| 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%. | 91% | Top 1% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 89% | Top 1% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian27.9%
White British27.6%
Black African10.2%
Asian Other6.1%
Asian Chinese4.7%
White Other4.4%
Asian Pakistani4.0%
Asian Bangladeshi3.5%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
Mixed Other2.3%
Other1.8%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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51.88516, 0.87522 · CO3 3US
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Frequently asked questions
What is Colchester County High School for Girls rated by Ofsted?
Colchester County High School for Girls was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2023.
Is Colchester County High School for Girls a good school?
Colchester County High School for Girls scores 99.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 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 Colchester County High School for Girls in GCSEs?
Colchester County High School for Girls achieved an Attainment 8 score of 80.6. 100% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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