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Empowering girls

St Mary’s Colchester is an independent school in Essex for girls age 4-16. We provide a complete education designed specifically to empower girls to thrive at school and beyond. We also have a Kindergarten for children age 2-4, where we offer an outstanding academic and all-round pre-school education.

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non-selective school in Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk based on GCSE attainment 8 scores (based on how well pupils in a school have performed in up to 8 qualifications across key subjects)

Teachers deliver well-planned lessons that build on pupils' prior knowledge and attainment

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EDUCATION FOR LIFE
12th
highest performing Prep School in England, ranked by Sunday Times

Leaders ensure that there is a well-planned, broad curriculum in place from the early years to Year 11

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ACADEMIC SUCCESS
100+
years’ experience in educating girls

Leaders ensure that there is a well-planned, broad curriculum in place from the early years to Year 11

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PASTORAL CARE
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Mr Lempriere
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MRS SOFOLUWE

St Mary's Voices

Discover the unique atmosphere of St Mary’s Colchester through the voices of pupils, teachers and parents. Gain valuable insights into our school’s culture, values and educational journey by watching their heartfelt video testimonials.

Testimonials

Higher attainment continues to be seen at single-sex schools, compared with co-ed schools when looking at all subjects.

GSA’S ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN GIRLS’ SCHOOLS REPORT

My daughter has made such progress since joining St Mary’s – not only has her academic work improved, but she is confident and happier in her own skin.

ST MARY’S PARENT

Robust research consistently proves that girls’ schools fuel the best futures for young women

DONNA STEVENS, GSA’S CEO

I feel very pleased but also relieved that I have done so well in my GCSEs. Returning to school to collect my results today and seeing my teachers who provide such a supportive environment for us to learn in has felt like I’m celebrating with family.

LEXI, FORMER YEAR 11 STUDENT
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News & Updates

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13 May 2026

Lily, achieves highest mark in the world for O Level Fashion & Textiles

Lily, Year 11 pupil at St Mary’s Senior School, has received an Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award for achieving the highest mark in the world in Cambridge O Level Fashion & Textiles....

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