Grammar schools in the East of England
The East of England has 8 grammar schools listed on SchoolFinder, across 1 area. Browse by area below, or see every school in the region ranked by its latest A-level and GCSE results.
8
Schools
7
Top rated
1
Offer boarding
Browse grammar schools in the East of England by area
Every grammar school in the East of England, ranked
1
Colchester Royal Grammar School
Colchester· Grammar· Boys· Boarding
77.7% A*–B
Ofsted Inadequate (2021)
2
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Chelmsford· Grammar· Co-ed
68.4% A*–B
Ofsted Outstanding (2021)
3
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Chelmsford· Grammar· Girls
56% A*–B
Ofsted Outstanding (2024)
4
Colchester County High School for Girls
Colchester· Grammar· Girls
44% A*–B
Ofsted Outstanding (2023)
5
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
Westcliff-on-Sea· Grammar· Boys
42.3% A*–B
Ofsted Outstanding (2023)
6
Southend High School for Boys
Southend-on-Sea· Grammar· Boys
26.7% A*–B
Ofsted Outstanding (2024)
7
Westcliff High School for Girls
Westcliff-on-Sea· Grammar· Girls
24.8% A*–B
Ofsted Outstanding (2024)
8
Southend High School for Girls
Southend-on-Sea· Grammar· Girls
17.7% A*–B
Ofsted Outstanding (2024)
Frequently asked questions
How many grammar schools are there in the East of England?
SchoolFinder lists 8 grammar schools in the East of England, including 1 that offer boarding.
What are the best grammar schools in the East of England?
Strong performers in the East of England include Colchester Royal Grammar School, King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford, Chelmsford County High School for Girls. Rankings here are based on published A-level and GCSE results, which reflect a school's intake as much as its teaching — the right school also depends on your child's stage, location and needs.