Is St Mary's School for Girls a girls school?

Yes — St Mary's School for Girls is a girls school.

How many pupils does St Mary's School for Girls have?

St Mary's School for Girls has 419 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does St Mary's School for Girls perform at GCSE?

Pupils at St Mary's School for Girls achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 60.9 in 2025/26.

Where is St Mary's School for Girls?

St Mary's School for Girls is located at 91 Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3RB.

St Mary's School for Girls

91 Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3RB

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

60.9

Attainment 8

2–17

Ages

419

Pupils

Girls

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About St Mary's School for Girls

St Mary's School for Girls is an independent school in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 2–17. It has 419 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 60.9 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Essex →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 2–17
Gender: Girls
Pupils / Capacity: 419 / 600 (70%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

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Free school meals

SEN support

24.6%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Contact Details

Address: 91 Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3RB
Phone: 01206572544
Headteacher: Lee Daniel Faith
Website: www.stmaryscolchester.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Mary's School for Girls?: St Mary's School for Girls is an independent school in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 2–17.
Is St Mary's School for Girls a girls school?: Yes — St Mary's School for Girls is a girls school.
How many pupils does St Mary's School for Girls have?: St Mary's School for Girls has 419 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does St Mary's School for Girls perform at GCSE?: Pupils at St Mary's School for Girls achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 60.9 in 2025/26.
Where is St Mary's School for Girls?: St Mary's School for Girls is located at 91 Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3RB.

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