Colchester Royal Grammar School

Selective

National rank

7

6

Rank last year

92.2%

A-level

A-level

A*-B

90.2%

GCSE

GCSE

A*/A/9/8/7

State Secondary School of the Year in East Anglia for Academic Excellence 2025

Need to know

Head teacher

John Russell

Gender of entry

Boys

Total pupils

1,060

Head teacher

John Russell

Gender of entry

Boys

Total pupils

1,060

Head teacher

John Russell

Gender of entry

Boys

Total pupils

1,060

Progress 8

WELL ABOVE AVERAGE

Pupils on free school meals

3.5%

Progress 8

WELL ABOVE AVERAGE

Pupils on free school meals

3.5%

Our methodology
Results

A-level 2024 rank: 7

Grade

%

A*

32.8

A

39.8

B

19.6

A*/A

72.6

A*-B

92.2

GCSE 2024 rank: 8

Grade

%

A*/9/8

75.8

A/7

14.4

A*/A/9/8/7

90.2

What the school inspection says

Date of report
2023
Verdict *
Good
“There has been positive cultural change at this school. Senior leaders provide a clear message to the student body that discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated ... The academic achievements of the boarders are exceptional. The house matron has encouraged the boarders to be more proactive in their independence. The house matron has introduced rewards linked to cleanliness and tidiness. This has been beneficial to boarders as it prepares them for adult and university life.” The inspectors only inspected the social care provision at this school.
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*From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgment in inspections of state-funded schools. A consultation on the new report cards will take place in 2025.

About the school

  • Sci-Fest, a day of science-related activities for the community, brings thousands of local families to the school, aiming to inspire and raise the aspirations of young people. 
  • The school calendar is full of trips and visits, and there is a huge range of clubs and societies, both academic and social, many of which are student-led. 
  • Sport and music, including the school production, are seen as important features, and lead to both sport and music tours and an annual cricket festival. Competitions are a key focus, with national and international competitions in technology, maths, sciences, languages, computing and classics.
Website
crgs.co.uk
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