Colchester Royal Grammar School
Secondary school in Colchester, Essex. Report card, Apr 2026: 4 exceptional, 3 strong.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 14 April 2026, report published 16 June 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Exceptional | under 1% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Exceptional | 2% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard | 30% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard | 38% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Strong standard | 33% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Exceptional | 2% of schools with a report card got this |
| Post-16 provision | Exceptional | 4% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Exceptional
- Among the very best in the country in this area. Ofsted gives it rarely.
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around April 2030
The last inspection was in April 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby secondary schools
- 0.5 milesColchester County High School for Girls
Outstanding (Nov 2023)
- 0.5 milesSt Benedict's Catholic College
School remains Good (Jul 2023)
- 0.6 milesSt Helena School
Good (Jan 2024)
- 0.7 milesPhilip Morant School and College
Good (Sep 2023)
- 1.2 milesPaxman Academy
Good (Feb 2024)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.