Schools in Essex

The latest Ofsted inspection of every state school in Essex. You apply to Essex for a place at these schools.

schools

557

with a report card

63

due for inspection

158

in a category of concern

8

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Latest report cards

1. Published 22 September 2026St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood

   Primary, Brentwood, Essex

   Report card, Jul 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected

2. Published 21 September 2026Lambourne Primary School

   Primary, Romford, Essex

   Report card, Jul 2026: 7 expected

3. Published 20 September 2026Waterman Primary School

   Primary, Rochford, Essex

   Report card, Jul 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected

4. Published 16 September 2026Beehive Lane Community Primary School

   Primary, Chelmsford, Essex

   Report card, Jul 2026: 7 expected

5. Published 16 September 2026Janet Duke Primary School

   Primary, Basildon, Essex

   Report card, Jun 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention

6. Published 16 September 2026Winter Gardens Academy

   Primary, Canvey Island, Essex

   Report card, Jun 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention

7. Published 15 September 2026Stapleford Abbotts Primary Academy

   Primary, Romford, Essex

   Report card, Jul 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention

8. Published 9 September 2026Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School

   Primary, Royston, Essex

   Report card, Jun 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected

9. Published 9 September 2026Elmstead Primary School

   Primary, Colchester, Essex

   Report card, Jun 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected

10. Published 8 September 2026Frinton-on-Sea Primary School

    Primary, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex

    Report card, Jun 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected

In a category of concern

1. Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School

   Primary, Colchester, Essex

   Inadequate (Nov 2022) Serious weaknesses

2. Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

   Primary, Colchester, Essex

   Inadequate (Nov 2022) Serious weaknesses

3. Harwich and Dovercourt High School

   Secondary, Harwich, Essex

   Report card, Jan 2026: 5 needs attention, 1 urgent improvement Requires significant improvement

4. Hylands School

   Secondary, Chelmsford, Essex

   Report card, Feb 2026: 2 needs attention, 4 urgent improvement Special measures

5. Lexden Springs School

   Special, Colchester, Essex

   Inadequate (Jan 2024) Serious weaknesses

6. The Basildon Lower Academy

   Secondary, Basildon, Essex

   Report card, Jan 2026: 4 expected, 1 needs attention, 1 urgent improvement Requires significant improvement

7. The Bridge Columbus

   Special, Chelmsford, Essex

   No overall grade. Quality of education requires improvement (May 2025) Serious weaknesses

8. The Cornelius Vermuyden School

   Secondary, Canvey Island, Essex

   Inadequate (Oct 2023) Special measures

Longest since inspection

Schools whose next inspection is expected within six months or is later than usual. How we estimate this.

1. Last inspected Nov 2019John Ray Infant School

   Primary, Braintree, Essex

   School remains Good (Nov 2019)

2. Last inspected Nov 2019St Nicholas Church of England Primary School

   Primary, Rayleigh, Essex

   School remains Good (Nov 2019)

3. Last inspected Feb 2020Canewdon Church of England Primary School

   Primary, Rochford, Essex

   Requires improvement (Feb 2020)

4. Last inspected Sep 2021Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

   Primary, Billericay, Essex

   School remains Good (Sep 2021)

5. Last inspected Nov 2021Stourview Church of England Primary Academy

   Primary, Mistley, Essex

   Requires improvement (Nov 2021)

6. Last inspected Jan 2022St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School

   Primary, Stansted, Essex

   Good (Jan 2022)

7. Last inspected Feb 2022Cherry Tree Academy

   Primary, Colchester, Essex

   Good (Feb 2022)

8. Last inspected Feb 2022Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School

   Primary, Old Harlow, Essex

   School remains Good (Feb 2022)

9. Last inspected Feb 2022Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery

   Primary, Harlow, Essex

   Good (Feb 2022)

10. Last inspected Feb 2022The Mayflower Primary School

    Primary, Harwich, Essex

    Good (Feb 2022)

11. Last inspected Apr 2022South Green Junior School

    Primary, Billericay, Essex

    School remains Good (Apr 2022)

12. Last inspected Apr 2022Cann Hall Primary School

    Primary, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

    Good (Apr 2022)

13. Last inspected May 2022Clavering Primary School

    Primary, Saffron Walden, Essex

    Good (May 2022)

14. Last inspected May 2022Wimbish Primary Academy

    Primary, Saffron Walden, Essex

    School remains Good (May 2022)

15. Last inspected May 2022Noak Bridge Primary School

    Primary, Basildon, Essex

    School remains Good (May 2022)

143 more are due. Use the filters on find a school to see them by area.

Every school

• Primary schools in Essex

  444 schools, A to Z

• Secondary schools in Essex

  81 schools, A to Z

• Special schools in Essex

  24 schools, A to Z

• Nursery schools in Essex

  2 schools, A to Z

• Alternative provision in Essex

  6 schools, A to Z

Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.