The Best Schools In Thorpe Lea Rated & Reviewed

School Guide has helped 20 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Thorpe Lea. These top schools near Thorpe Lea are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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✔ Compare all schools in Thorpe Lea and see the best and worst performing schools

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1

Colchester Royal Grammar School

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Our number one ranked school in Thorpe Lea based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Colchester Royal Grammar School.

Pupils
1018
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Boys
Type
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2

Colchester Prep & High School

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Colchester Prep & High School is ranked second in Thorpe Lea based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
380
Ages
2 - 16
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school
3

Ipswich High School

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At number 3 in the best schools in Thorpe Lea based on our authoritative ranking is Ipswich High School.

Pupils
539
Ages
3 - 19
Gender
Co-Education Day & Boarding School
Type
Other independent school
4

Royal Hospital School

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The school ranked at number four in our Thorpe Lea league table is Royal Hospital School based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils
611
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school
5

Clacton County High School

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Our number five ranked school in Thorpe Lea based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Clacton County High School.

Pupils
1829
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
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Top 5 best performing schools in Thorpe Lea and their catchment areas in Thorpe Lea ranked by School Guide in 2025

  • Colchester Royal Grammar School
  • Colchester Prep & High School
  • Ipswich High School
  • Royal Hospital School
  • Clacton County High School

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