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Colchester Royal Grammar School is a selective, Christian academy. It has about 630 boys aged between 11 and 18. Ofsted last inspected the school in May 2021. The present school opened in 2023.
This school is a member of The Thinking Schools Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include The Victory Academy, Holcombe Grammar School, The Rochester Grammar School, Maritime Academy and Goodwin Academy.)
Particular strengths include Attainment, Disadvantaged pupils, Sixth form and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Admissions, Finances, Representation and Environment.
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Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Progress at 16-18 is excellent.
Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is excellent, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Progress: Excellent. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Environment: Below average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all roughly average.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both out of balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is very low. There is an entrance exam.
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