Schools in Essex, East of England (2025)
3 schools · 619 students · 3 independent · median Pupils on roll 164.
Essex, in East of England, has 3 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 619 students. By level there are 1 all-through, 1 secondary, 1 primary; by sector 3 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Essex's schools is 164, below the East of England median of 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
1 of the 3 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Saint Nicholas School (38.2, lower 50% of all-through schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Saint Nicholas School (439 students), Elm Green Preparatory School (164 students), Open Box Education Centre (16 students).
Ranked schools in Essex
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Nicholas School Essex · All-through · Ages 2–16 | Independent | 38.2 Lower 50% | 46.0 Attainment 8 | 439 |
Other schools in Essex
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Other places in East of England
- Norwich(172)
- Cambridge(113)
- Colchester(94)
- Bedford(93)
- Peterborough(90)
- Ipswich(81)
- Chelmsford(73)
- Luton(72)
- King's Lynn(56)
- St. Albans(53)
- Watford(45)
- Bury St Edmunds(44)
- Hemel Hempstead(42)
- Harlow(38)
- Great Yarmouth(38)
- Stevenage(35)
- Huntingdon(34)
- Basildon(34)
- Bishop's Stortford(32)
- Hitchin(31)
- Wisbech(28)
- Dunstable(27)
- Brentwood(27)
- Woodbridge(26)
- Southend-on-Sea(25)
- Lowestoft(25)
- Ely(24)
- Grays(24)
- Rickmansworth(23)
- Thetford(23)
- Braintree(22)
- Waltham Cross(22)
- Stowmarket(22)
- Hertford(21)
- Leighton Buzzard(20)
- Sudbury(20)
- St Neots(19)
- Ware(19)
- Harpenden(19)
- Welwyn Garden City(19)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Essex?
Saint Nicholas School is the highest-ranked school in Essex with a Success Index (England) of 38.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of all-through schools in England).
How many schools are in Essex?
Essex has 3 schools (1 all-through, 1 secondary, 1 primary) educating 619 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Essex?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Essex is 164. Number of pupils in the latest school census.