How many private schools are there in Essex?

There are 43 independent (private) schools in Essex listed on FindGreatSchools, covering prep, senior and all-through schools. Each listing links to a full profile with pupil numbers, demographics and inspection information where published.

What is the difference between an independent school and a private school?

Nothing — "independent school" and "private school" mean the same thing in the UK: a fee-paying school that operates outside local-authority control. Adding to the confusion, some of the oldest independent schools are traditionally known as "public schools".

Who inspects private schools in Essex?

Independent schools belonging to the Independent Schools Council are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted, while non-association independent schools are inspected by Ofsted. Where a school has a published Ofsted rating, we show it on its profile.

The best independent & private schools in Essex

Compare 43 independent and private schools in Essex: pupil numbers, school profiles and inspection ratings for every fee-paying school in the area.

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The best independent & private schools in Essex

Alleyn Court Preparatory School

Al Madina School for Girls

Apex Primary School

Avon House Preparatory School

Bancroft's Preparatory School

Bancroft's School

Beehive Preparatory School

Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff

Brentwood School

Chelmsford Hospital School

Chigwell School

Colchester Prep & High School

Coopersale Hall School

Eastcourt Independent School

Edullect Academy Independent School

Felsted School

Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery

Heathcote School

Holmwood House School

Immanuel School

Littlegarth School

Loyola Preparatory School

Maldon Court Preparatory School

New Hall School

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