Colchester County High School for Girls
Colchester, Essex, East of England · CO3 3US
Every pupil at Colchester County High School for Girls achieves a grade 5 or above in English and Maths, a result that places this selective grammar among the strongest performers in the country. Judged Outstanding by Ofsted across every category, from quality of education to sixth form, it offers a consistently high-achieving environment for academically able girls. The school is notably popular, with around 1,210 pupils against a capacity of 1,020, and admits 192 girls each year at age 11. A diverse intake is reflected in the fact that nearly two in five pupils speak English as an additional language.
1,210
Pupils
Outstanding
Ofsted
192
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,210
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 17.8
- Location
- Colchester, Essex, East of England
- Website
- http://www.cchsg.com/
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- CSSE (Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex)
- Exam board
- Bespoke
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths
- Places (PAN)
- 192
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Registration opens
12 May 2026
Registration closesNext
19 June 2026
Exam date
19 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Attainment 8
80.6
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
100%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Academic results are exceptional: an average Attainment 8 score of 80.6 stands well above the national figure of 46.9, and the entire cohort reaches the expected standard in English and Maths. The Outstanding rating extends to the sixth form, making this a school built for sustained achievement from entry through to A-level. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 17.8, teaching is delivered in a setting geared firmly towards stretching capable pupils.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 1.49%
- EHC plans
- 0%
- English as additional language
- 39.2%
- Free school meals
- 2.7%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 28 November 2023
The last word
A high-flying girls' grammar where Outstanding is the standard across the board. Families should expect a genuinely competitive 11+ via the CSSE consortium, with 192 places sought by many.
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Colchester County High School for Girls 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Colchester County High School for Girls located?
Colchester County High School for Girls is located at Norman Way, Colchester, CO3 3US.
What type of school is Colchester County High School for Girls?
Colchester County High School for Girls is a state grammar school in East of England.
What subjects does Colchester County High School for Girls test in the 11+?
Colchester County High School for Girls tests English and Maths at 11+.
Which exam board does Colchester County High School for Girls use for the 11+?
Colchester County High School for Girls's 11+ uses Bespoke.
When is the Colchester County High School for Girls 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Colchester County High School for Girls 11+ exam is on 19 September 2026.
How do I apply to Colchester County High School for Girls?
For 2027 entry, registration opens on 12 May 2026, registration closes on 19 June 2026 and the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Colchester County High School for Girls 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Colchester County High School for Girls releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Colchester County High School for Girls belong to?
Colchester County High School for Girls is part of the CSSE (Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex) consortium.
How many places does Colchester County High School for Girls offer?
Colchester County High School for Girls has a published admission number of 192 places.
How many pupils attend Colchester County High School for Girls?
Colchester County High School for Girls has approximately 1,210 pupils on roll.
What is Colchester County High School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Colchester County High School for Girls was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its inspection on 28 November 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.