St Mary's School for Girls
URN: 115394 • Colchester CO3 3RB
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's School for Girls
- URN
- 115394
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 39.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicola Griffiths (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01206572544
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 91 Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3RB
Summary
St Mary's School for Girls, located in Colchester, Essex, is an independent institution catering to girls aged 2-16. With a current enrolment of 419 pupils and a capacity of 600, the school offers a comprehensive education aimed at empowering girls to excel academically and personally. The curriculum is designed to foster a strong sense of self and resilience, preparing students for future challenges.
The school has been recognised for its academic achievements, ranking as the 12th highest performing Prep School and 16th for independent secondary schools in England, according to the Sunday Times. St Mary's emphasises not only academic success but also personal development, as highlighted in its recent ISI inspection report. The school prides itself on creating a supportive environment where girls can thrive both in and out of the classroom.
St Mary’s also focuses on community engagement and offers various initiatives, including the Principal’s Award scholarship to recognise exceptional achievements among students. With a commitment to nurturing confidence and ambition, St Mary's continues to be a popular choice for families seeking an all-girls educational environment in the region.
The school has been recognised for its academic achievements, ranking as the 12th highest performing Prep School and 16th for independent secondary schools in England, according to the Sunday Times. St Mary's emphasises not only academic success but also personal development, as highlighted in its recent ISI inspection report. The school prides itself on creating a supportive environment where girls can thrive both in and out of the classroom.
St Mary’s also focuses on community engagement and offers various initiatives, including the Principal’s Award scholarship to recognise exceptional achievements among students. With a commitment to nurturing confidence and ambition, St Mary's continues to be a popular choice for families seeking an all-girls educational environment in the region.
Useful links
- Governors & staff (governance)
- Senior School (sen)
- Beyond the classroom (sen)
- Senior school curriculum (sen)
- Senior school life (sen)
- Welcome to St Mary’s Senior School (sen)
- Privacy Notice (download)
- Terms & Conditions (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions process (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Market Field School (70.2)
- The St Aubyn Centre Education Department (66.7)
- University of Essex (60.2)
- North East Essex Additional Provision School (57.3)
- Kingswode Hoe School (56.9)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 419 | 10 | 409 | 600 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 416 | 9 | 407 | 600 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 411 | 12 | 399 | 600 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 411 | 12 | 399 | 600 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 402 | 16 | 386 | 600 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 411 | 12 | 399 | 600 | 0.00 |
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