Colchester Royal Grammar School is a secondary academy in Colchester, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Colchester Royal Grammar School has a Progress 8 score of +1.09 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 83.4, 100% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of A.
The school has 1,059 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 15.8%, 4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.2%.
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Colchester Royal Grammar School has a Progress 8 score of +1.09, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 83.4. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
100% of students at Colchester Royal Grammar School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Colchester Royal Grammar School achieve an average A-Level grade of A. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Colchester Royal Grammar School has an overall absence rate of 5.2%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Colchester Royal Grammar School is 15.8%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Colchester Royal Grammar School has 1,059 pupils on roll.
4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Colchester Royal Grammar School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2021 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Colchester Royal Grammar School is overdue for reinspection.
An "Inadequate" rating is the lowest Ofsted judgement, indicating serious concerns about the quality of education or safeguarding. The school will receive intensive monitoring and may be placed in special measures.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Colchester Royal Grammar School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
218/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
85/mo
39% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 10.4 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.1
Bus Stops
16
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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This inspection was 4 years ago. Schools are typically re-inspected every 4 years — this rating may no longer reflect the current school.
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Inadequate
Personal Development
Inadequate
Leadership & Management
Inadequate
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.