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Schools in Essex
Search and compare schools in Essex with map view, rankings, Ofsted context, performance data and admissions research links. Use this page as a local hub before opening individual school profiles or building a side-by-side comparison.
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Ofsted across Essex
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Spread of Attainment 8
Number of Essex secondaries in each band. Click a bar to filter the table.
Essex schools
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All schools in Essex (A–Z)
201–300 of 605 schools · page 3 of 7
- Highwood Primary SchoolPrimary · CM1 3QH
- Highwoods Community Primary SchoolPrimary · CO4 9SN
- Hillhouse CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · EN9 3EL
- Hilltop Infant SchoolPrimary · SS11 8LT
- Hilltop Junior SchoolPrimary · SS11 8LT
- Hockley Primary SchoolPrimary · SS5 4UR
- Hogarth Primary SchoolPrimary · CM15 8BG
- Holland Haven Primary SchoolPrimary · CO15 5PP
- Holland Park Primary SchoolPrimary · CO15 6NG
- Holly Trees Primary SchoolPrimary · CM14 5RY
- Holmwood House SchoolNot applicable · CO3 9ST
- Holt Farm Infant SchoolPrimary · SS4 1RS
- Holt Farm Junior SchoolPrimary · SS4 1RS
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, HarlowPrimary · CM18 6JJ
- Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CM8 1DX
- Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · SS7 5PX
- Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, HalsteadPrimary · CO9 1JH
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and AldhamPrimary · CO3 9UE
- Home Farm Primary SchoolPrimary · CO3 4JL
- Howbridge Church of England Junior SchoolPrimary · CM8 1BZ
- Howbridge Infant SchoolPrimary · CM8 1DJ
- Howe Green House SchoolNot applicable · CM22 7UF
- Hutton All Saints' Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · CM13 1JW
- Hylands SchoolSecondary · CM1 3ET
- Ingatestone Infant SchoolPrimary · CM4 0DF
- Ingatestone and Fryerning Church of England Junior SchoolPrimary · CM4 0AL
- Ingrave Johnstone Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · CM13 3NU
- Ivy Chimneys Primary SchoolPrimary · CM16 4EP
- Janet Duke Primary SchoolPrimary · SS15 5LS
- Jerounds Primary AcademyPrimary · CM19 4PH
- John Bunyan Primary School and NurseryPrimary · CM7 5UL
- John Ray Infant SchoolPrimary · CM7 1HL
- John Ray Junior SchoolPrimary · CM7 1HL
- Jotmans Hall Primary SchoolPrimary · SS7 5RG
- Joyce Frankland Academy, NewportSecondary · CB11 3TR
- Katherine Semar Infant SchoolPrimary · CB11 4DU
- Katherine Semar Junior SchoolPrimary · CB11 4DU
- Katherines Primary Academy and NurseryPrimary · CM19 5NJ
- Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary SchoolPrimary · CM15 0DH
- Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · CO5 9DS
- Kendall Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · CO1 2HH
- Kents Hill Infant AcademyPrimary · SS7 5PS
- Kents Hill Junior SchoolPrimary · SS7 5PS
- King Edward VI Grammar School, ChelmsfordSecondary · CM1 3SX
- King Harold Business & Enterprise AcademySecondary · EN9 1LF
- King's Ford Infant School and NurseryPrimary · CO2 9AZ
- Kings Ford AcademyPrimary · CO2 9AZ
- Kings Road Primary SchoolPrimary · CM1 2BB
- Kingsmoor AcademyPrimary · CM18 7PS
- Kingston Primary SchoolPrimary · SS7 3HG
- Kingswode Hoe SchoolNot applicable · CO3 3QJ
- Kingswood Primary School and NurseryPrimary · SS16 5DE
- Kirby Primary AcademyPrimary · CO13 0LW
- Laindon Park Primary School & NurseryPrimary · SS15 5SE
- Lakelands Primary SchoolPrimary · CO3 8AJ
- Lambourne Primary SchoolPrimary · RM4 1AU
- Langenhoe Community Primary SchoolPrimary · CO5 7PG
- Langham OaksNot applicable · CO4 5PA
- Langham Primary AcademyPrimary · CO4 5PB
- Larchwood Primary SchoolPrimary · CM15 9NG
- Larkrise Primary SchoolPrimary · CM2 9UB
- Latton Green Primary AcademyPrimary · CM18 7HT
- Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · CO11 2FR
- Lawford Mead Primary & NurseryPrimary · CM1 2JH
- Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · CO2 0DS
- Lee Chapel Primary SchoolPrimary · SS16 5RU
- Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery AcademyPrimary · SS8 7TD
- Leigh Beck Junior SchoolPrimary · SS8 7TD
- Leverton Primary SchoolPrimary · EN9 3BE
- Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired PupilsPrimary · CO3 9AS
- Lexden Springs SchoolNot applicable · CO3 0PZ
- Limebrook Primary School and NurseryPrimary · CM9 6NE
- Limes Farm Infant School and NurseryPrimary · IG7 5LP
- Limes Farm Junior SchoolPrimary · IG7 5LP
- Lincewood Primary AcademyPrimary · SS16 6AZ
- Little Hallingbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · CM22 7RE
- Little Parndon Primary AcademyPrimary · CM20 1PU
- Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · CM3 3NY
- Littlegarth SchoolNot applicable · CO6 4JR
- Long Ridings Primary SchoolPrimary · CM13 1DU
- Longwood Primary AcademyPrimary · CM18 7RQ
- Loyola Preparatory SchoolNot applicable · IG9 5NH
- Lubbins Park Primary AcademyPrimary · SS8 7HF
- Luxborough Court SchoolNot applicable · IG7 5AA
- Lyons Hall SchoolPrimary · CM7 9FH
- Magna Carta Primary AcademyPrimary · CM24 8JP
- Maldon Court Preparatory SchoolNot applicable · CM9 4QE
- Maldon Primary SchoolPrimary · CM9 5DQ
- Maltese Road Primary SchoolPrimary · CM1 2PA
- Maltings AcademySecondary · CM8 1EP
- Manningtree High SchoolSecondary · CO11 2BW
- Manuden Primary SchoolPrimary · CM23 1DE
- Maple Grove Primary SchoolPrimary · SS13 3AB
- Margaretting Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · CM4 0HA
- Mark Hall AcademySecondary · CM17 9LR
- Market Field SchoolNot applicable · CO7 7ET
- Matching Green Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · CM17 0QB
- Mayflower High SchoolSecondary · CM12 0RT
- Maylandsea Primary SchoolPrimary · CM3 6AD
- Meadgate Primary SchoolPrimary · CM2 7NS
Schools by town in Essex
- Schools in Colchester (101)
- Schools in Chelmsford (80)
- Schools in Harlow (41)
- Schools in Basildon (35)
- Schools in Brentwood (29)
- Schools in Braintree (23)
- Schools in Clacton-on-Sea (20)
- Schools in Benfleet (17)
- Schools in Halstead (16)
- Schools in Saffron Walden (16)
- Schools in Witham (15)
- Schools in Loughton (14)
- Schools in Wickford (14)
- Schools in Billericay (13)
- Schools in Maldon (13)
- Schools in Canvey Island (12)
- Schools in Rayleigh (10)
- Schools in Rochford (10)
Search paths for Essex
Checked 23 May 2026
Essex school admissions for parents
Essex County Council publishes separate September 2026 guidance for primary, junior and secondary transfers, plus in-year moves, waiting lists and appeals. Essex also signposts grammar-school testing routes separately, so parents need to read both the council pages and any selective-school instructions before applying.
Primary September 2026 round
Primary applications opened on 10 November 2025 and closed on 15 January 2026. Essex says applications received after 15 January 2026 are treated as late and are only processed after all on-time applications.
Secondary September 2026 round
Secondary Year 7 applications opened on 12 September 2025 and closed on 31 October 2025. Essex says late secondary applications are also processed after all on-time applications.
Offer days
Primary offers are sent by email on 16 April 2026 and secondary offers are sent by email on 2 March 2026 for online applicants using the Essex Education Portal.
Grammar schools
Essex signposts separate selective entry routes. CSSE schools and Chelmsford County High School for Girls require separate test registration in addition to the standard local-authority application.
Catchment and booklets
Before applying, Essex tells parents to read the admissions booklets and check priority admission catchment areas using the council school finder.
After offer and appeals
Essex advises parents not to reject an offered school until another place is secured. Waiting lists, appeals and changes after offer are handled through the post-offer guidance and School Admissions Team.
Official Essex links
In-depth guide · Checked May 2026
Essex school admissions guide for parents
This guide summarises Essex County Council's published admissions pages as available on 23 May 2026 for September 2026 entry. Always re-check the live Essex pages and admissions booklets before you apply.
Executive summary
Essex County Council runs the normal-round application process for Essex residents and publishes separate pages for primary, junior, secondary, grammar, SEND and in-year admissions. The main dates for September 2026 entry are 15 January 2026 for primary Reception and 31 October 2025 for secondary Year 7. Offers are issued on 16 April 2026 for primary and 2 March 2026 for secondary.
Essex tells parents to read the admissions booklets and check priority admission catchment areas before applying. The council also warns that late applications are processed only after all on-time applications, which reduces the chance of getting a preferred school.
Key dates
| Stage | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Applications open | 10 November 2025 | 12 September 2025 |
| On-time closing date | 15 January 2026 | 31 October 2025 |
| Offer day | 16 April 2026 | 2 March 2026 |
What matters in Essex
- Essex separates normal-round applications, post-offer actions and in-year moves into different sections, so it is worth bookmarking the hub page rather than a single subpage.
- Catchment research matters. Essex directs parents to use the school finder to check priority admission areas before submitting preferences.
- Late applications are explicitly treated after all on-time applications in both primary and secondary rounds.
- Grammar school entry is separate. Essex tells parents interested in CSSE schools or Chelmsford County High School for Girls to register for the relevant test as well as complete the local-authority application.
After offer day
Essex says you should not reject the place you have been offered until another school place has been secured. Waiting lists, appeals and changes after offer are handled through the post-offer guidance and the School Admissions Team.
Contact details published on the Essex admissions pages:
- Telephone: 0345 603 2200
- Email: admissions@essex.gov.uk
Official links
| Topic | Link |
|---|---|
| Main admissions hub | https://www.essex.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/admissions |
| Primary school places | https://www.essex.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/admissions/primary-school-places |
| Secondary school places | https://www.essex.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/admissions/secondary-school-places |
| Grammar school places | https://www.essex.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/admissions/grammar-school-places |
| Move to a different school | https://www.essex.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/admissions/move-different-school |
| After your school offer | https://www.essex.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/admissions/after-your-school-offer |