Colchester Royal Grammar School, Colchester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at combining academic rigour with genuine care for every pupil. Teachers use their expertise to help students develop deep understanding, while the school's strong focus on inclusion means disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs receive targeted support that helps them thrive. Parents have overwhelming confidence in the school, describing it as inclusive, nurturing and transformative.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional pupil achievement with consistently well above average attainment and progress at Key Stage 4 and Post-16
- Thoughtfully designed, ambitious curriculum with tightly sequenced knowledge that builds understanding over time
- Highly effective strategic leadership with a strong focus on inclusion and continuous improvement
- Excellent teaching delivered by subject specialists with strong assessment practices
- Strong inclusion practices ensuring disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND progress at the same rate or better than peers
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
FemSoc, LGBT+ Soc, pupil leadership roles, mentoring, alumni mentoring (sixth form), volunteering opportunities
Colchester Royal Grammar School is an exceptionally high-performing school with outstanding achievement, teaching, and leadership. The school demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusion and pupil wellbeing alongside academic excellence.
At a Glance
4.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
20.9
Avg class size
45
Total classes
9 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
138%
Over capacity
1,073 pupils
777 capacity
296 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Colchester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Colchester
Admissions Demand - Essex
Places available
17,576
Applications
16,788
Got 1st preference
83.8%
Got preferred school
97.1%
Secondary admissions across Essex (2025/26)
Inspection History(101)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.35631%
Overall absence
18.19596%
Persistent absence
643
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Colchester Royal Grammar School
Hamilton Primary School
St John's Green Primary School
North Primary School and Nursery
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Prettygate Infant School
Prettygate Junior School
St. George's School
St James the Great Church of England Primary School
Kings Ford Academy
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
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