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Secondary (Year 7 upwards)
Council: Essex

Alec Hunter Academy

Braintree, Essex - CM7 3NR

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“The Governors of Alec Hunter Academy believe it is important that Governing Boards reflect the diversity of the school communities they serve. Diverse boards promote inclusive school environments and provide diverse role models for staff and young people.”

SecondarySince 2013Ofsted: Good

Anglo European School

Ingatestone, Essex - CM4 0DJ

“Situated in the village of Ingatestone, this comprehensive school provides an education within a caring and cosmopolitan environment. Its success reflects strong leadership and the professionalism and dedication of its staff.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

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Beauchamps High School

Wickford, Essex - SS11 8LY

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Becket Keys Church of England Free School

Brentwood, Essex - CM15 9DA

“Becket Keys is committed to the highest possible academic standards through the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum. We value and support the achievements and aspirations of every student, whatever their starting point, ability and potential.”

SecondarySince 2012Ofsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Outstanding

Bmat Stem Academy

Harlow, Essex - CM20 3EZ

“BMAT STEM Academy is a University Technical College that focuses on ensuring our students are fully prepared and ready for industry. We are a unique year 10 to 13 school that specialises in science, technology, engineering and maths.”

SecondarySince 2014Ofsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Brentwood County High School

Brentwood, Essex - CM14 4JF

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Building on the school's strong foundations we will continue to raise aspirations and create a culture where pupils thrive, regardless of their starting point.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School

Brentwood, Essex - CM14 4EX

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“We are a secondary academy school based in Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4EX. The age range of our students is 11-18 years.”

SecondaryGirlsEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Outstanding

Burnt Mill Academy

Harlow, Essex - CM20 2NR

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Burnt Mill is a caring and friendly school and our students tell us that when they come to school, they feel happy, safe and they enjoy their learning. This positive environment, where our students are supported and inspired to be the best that they can possibly be, enables every child to thrive.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Castle View School

Canvey Island, Essex - SS8 7FH

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Castle View School and its colleagues take our role as educators very seriously and we embrace academic success and personal development equally. We view that developing the whole person and equipping them with the skills and values to navigate life (at school and beyond) is very important.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Chelmer Valley High School

Chelmsford, Essex - CM1 7ER

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Chelmer Valley is a forward looking, ambitious and popular school in Chelmsford, Essex.”

SecondarySince 2011Ofsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Chelmsford, Essex - CM1 1RW

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“The Parents’ Association (the “PA”) has been running successfully for a number of years. It raises funds to enhance the students’ educational experience as well as providing an important link between parents, guardians or carers and the school.”

SecondaryGrammar (selective)GirlsEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Clacton County High School

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex - CO15 6DZ

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

SecondaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Colchester Academy

Colchester, Essex - CO4 3JL

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Colchester County High School for Girls

Colchester, Essex - CO3 3US

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“We promote high aspiration and personal achievement through outstanding teaching and learning and by nurturing good mental and physical wellbeing. We are unashamedly ambitious for the future success of our students.”

SecondaryGrammar (selective)GirlsEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Colchester Royal Grammar School

Colchester, Essex - CO3 3ND

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Named East Anglia State School of the Decade by The Sunday Times in 2021, CRGS is a selective day school for boys aged 11 – 18 years and co-educational in the Sixth Form. It is one of very few state boarding schools, with a family-style boarding house designed for 30 Sixth Form students.”

SecondaryGrammar (selective)BoysEstablishedOfsted: InadequateQuality of education: Good

Colne Community School

Colchester, Essex - CO7 0QL

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Davenant Foundation School

Loughton, Essex - IG10 2LD

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“We believe that our aim and ethos prepares our students for life in modern Britain. The school’s ethos strongly supports the promotion of values such as tolerance, respect, democracy and the rule of law.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

De La Salle School

Basildon, Essex - SS14 2LA

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“De La Salle School, Basildon, was founded by the De La Salle Brothers in 1972. Known then as St Anselm’s RC Comprehensive, the school served families of Basildon until 1996 when it changed its name to De La Salle School.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Debden Park High School

Loughton, Essex - IG10 2BQ

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

SecondarySince 1999Ofsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Epping St John's Church of England School

Epping, Essex - CM16 5JB

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“We are proud to serve the community of Epping. We are becoming an educational centre of excellence with community cohesion at the heart of all we do and have strong links with several local businesses.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good