St Mary's School for Girls
St Mary's School for Girls is an independent school in Colchester for pupils aged 2 to 17. It has 424 pupils on roll. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 60.9, and 73% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 2-17 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 91 Lexden Road Colchester CO3 3RB |
| Phone | 01206572544 |
| Reference Number | 115394 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 424 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 1.65%
Girls: 98.35% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
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| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
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Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 60.9 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 73.2% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 87.5% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 15.8% of pupils at St Mary's School for Girls were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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How many pupils does St Mary's School for Girls have?
St Mary's School for Girls has 424 pupils on roll.
What age range does St Mary's School for Girls cover?
St Mary's School for Girls for pupils aged 2 to 17.
What are St Mary's School for Girls's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 60.9, and 73% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is St Mary's School for Girls?
St Mary's School for Girls is at 91 Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 3RB.