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Colchester Royal Grammar School
Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 3ND, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.6 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
1,059
Capacity
777
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
136%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With impressive GCSE results, including an Attainment 8 score of 82.1 and 100% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, this institution demonstrates strong academic performance. However, the recent Ofsted rating of Inadequate raises concerns about the overall quality of education and support provided. Parents should weigh the school's academic strengths against its current challenges.
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Last inspected: 11 May 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: InadequateBehaviour & Attitudes: InadequateLeadership & Management: Inadequate
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 82.1 | Top 0% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 100% | Top 1% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 100% | Top 0% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 77% | Top 3% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 75% | Top 3% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British37.1%
Asian Indian23.8%
Asian Other6.2%
Black African5.7%
White Other5.6%
Asian Chinese5.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
Asian Pakistani3.6%
Asian Bangladeshi3.2%
Mixed Other2.0%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.88669, 0.88699 · CO3 3ND
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Frequently asked questions
What is Colchester Royal Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Colchester Royal Grammar School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 May 2021.
Is Colchester Royal Grammar School a good school?
Colchester Royal Grammar School scores 52.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Colchester Royal Grammar School in GCSEs?
Colchester Royal Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 82.1. 100% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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