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
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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.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
777
Pupils
994
Boys
881
Girls
113
FSM %
3.50
Open date
2012-01-01
Close date
2023-04-30
Last Ofsted
2021-05-13
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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