Colchester Royal Grammar School

URN: 149899 • Colchester CO3 3ND

Overview

Name
Colchester Royal Grammar School
URN
149899
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Boys
Religious
Christian
Admissions
Selective
Trust
THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
46.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
John Russell (since 2025)
Telephone
01206509100
Website
Visit
Address
Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3ND

Summary

Colchester Royal Grammar School (CRGS) is a boys' secondary academy located in Colchester, Essex, with a current enrollment of 1,059 students, exceeding its capacity of 777. Founded in 1206, the school has a rich history and has evolved into a National Teaching School and National Support School since becoming an academy in 2012. In May 2023, CRGS joined The Thinking Schools Academy Trust, further enhancing its educational framework.

The school promotes a unique ethos that encourages students to embrace challenges and aim for high standards. CRGS offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to stretch and inspire students, alongside a wide range of extracurricular activities, including music, drama, and sports. The school also features a family-style boarding house for 30 Sixth Form students, fostering a multicultural community.

CRGS is committed to developing well-rounded individuals, providing a supportive environment that prioritises academic excellence and personal growth. The school has received accolades for its performance, being recognised as one of the top selective boys' state schools in the country.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
777
Pupils
1059
Boys
923
Girls
136
FSM %
4.50
Open date
2023-05-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1059 923 136 777 4.50
2024-09-11 1018 898 120 777 4.10
2023-09-11 777

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