Essex has 6 colleges and sixth forms with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 0 were outstanding or exceptional and 100% good or better, against 94% of colleges and sixth forms across England. The most recent was inspected on 9 May 2025. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 0 outstanding or exceptional
- 6 good, strong or expected
- 0 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Colleges | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bmat Stem Academy | Good | 26 Jan 2023 | CM20 |
| Chelmsford College | Good | 8 Mar 2024 | CM2 |
| Colchester Institute | Good | 25 Oct 2024 | CO3 |
| Harlow College | Good | 24 May 2024 | CM20 |
| USP College | Good | 3 May 2024 | SS7 |
| Writtle College Limited | Good | 9 May 2025 | CM1 |