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Independent schools in Essex

Are you searching for the best school for your child in Essex? Discover independent pre-prep, prep and senior schools in Essex around Southend-on-Sea, Chelmsford, Colchester, Chigwell, Woodford Green and Brentwood.

Private schools in Essex
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Featured schools in Essex

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Brentwood School
  • Pre-Prep
  • Prep
  • Senior
  • Coed
  • Day
  • Boarding
  • Over 1,000 pupils

    Chigwell School
  • Pre-Prep
  • Prep
  • Senior
  • Coed
  • Day
  • Boarding
  • Over 1,000 pupils

    St Aubyn's School
  • Pre-Prep
  • Prep
  • Coed
  • Day
  • 400 to 700 pupils

    Woodford Green Preparatory School
  • Pre-Prep
  • Prep
  • Coed
  • Day
  • 200 to 400 pupils