Welcome

St. Mary’s School in Colchester has been described as ‘outstanding’ by education inspectors who praised the school’s unique atmosphere and excellent academic achievements.

As the only independent girls’ school in North Essex, we pride ourselves on offering a special educational experience for pupils aged 4 to 16, where every student is encouraged to attain their very best.

We hope this website will give you a real insight into the exciting events, activities, and developments within our vibrant community here in Colchester.

As the only Independent day school for girls in North Essex, we pride ourselves in offering an education that is second to none – and this is reflected in our excellent 11+ and GCSE results, proving that single sex schools really do achieve consistently better results than their co-educational counterparts.

With our highly experienced teaching staff, splendid school buildings and well-equipped facilities, you will see a school which has its roots firmly in tradition but with an eye on the future.