Colchester Royal Grammar School
URN: 137814 • Colchester CO3 3ND
Overview
- Name
- Colchester Royal Grammar School
- URN
- 137814
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- Christian
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Serious Weaknesses
- Ranking score
- 41.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Russell (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3ND
Summary
Colchester Royal Grammar School (CRGS) is a boys' secondary academy located in Colchester, Essex, with a current enrolment of 994 students, exceeding its capacity of 777. Established in 1206, CRGS has a long history of academic excellence and became an academy in 2012. The school is part of The Thinking Schools Academy Trust and offers a co-educational Sixth Form, admitting girls.
The school's ethos promotes a culture of challenge and high aspirations, encouraging students to engage actively in their education. CRGS provides a broad curriculum supported by outstanding facilities in music, drama, and sports, alongside a variety of extracurricular activities and trips that enhance the learning experience. The school aims to develop well-rounded individuals, preparing them for future success.
CRGS also offers a unique state boarding option for Sixth Form students, fostering a multicultural community. With a commitment to excellence, the school has received accolades for its academic performance, being recognised as one of the top selective state schools in the country.
The school's ethos promotes a culture of challenge and high aspirations, encouraging students to engage actively in their education. CRGS provides a broad curriculum supported by outstanding facilities in music, drama, and sports, alongside a variety of extracurricular activities and trips that enhance the learning experience. The school aims to develop well-rounded individuals, preparing them for future success.
CRGS also offers a unique state boarding option for Sixth Form students, fostering a multicultural community. With a commitment to excellence, the school has received accolades for its academic performance, being recognised as one of the top selective state schools in the country.
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Nearby alternatives
- Colchester County High School for Girls (77.7)
- Colchester County High School for Girls (70.2)
- Colchester Royal Grammar School (70.2)
- The Gilberd School (70.2)
- The Stanway School (65.5)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 994 | 881 | 113 | 777 | 3.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 994 | 881 | 113 | 777 | 3.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1001 | 892 | 109 | 777 | 3.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1001 | 892 | 109 | 777 | 3.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1012 | 887 | 125 | 777 | 4.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1004 | 875 | 129 | 777 | 2.80 |
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