The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Girls only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 66.5 vs national 43.8)
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
66.5
22.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
82%
40.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
69%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
25% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–17
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 419
- Capacity
- 70%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Griffiths (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
91 Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3RB
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is St Mary's School for Girls a selective school?
No. St Mary's School for Girls is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend St Mary's School for Girls?
St Mary's School for Girls currently has 419 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's School for Girls take?
St Mary's School for Girls caters for pupils aged 2 to 17.
Where is St Mary's School for Girls?
St Mary's School for Girls is in Colchester, CO3 3RB, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's School for Girls have a sixth form?
Yes, St Mary's School for Girls has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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