Head: John Russell
A competitive boys' grammar school in Essex.
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Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
418
Qualifying Score
303
72% of max
Cutoff Score
343
82% of max
Applications
780
Offers Made
124
Score, then Distance
Places by test score. Equal scores broken by distance.
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
1. Register
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2. Take Test
CSSE 11+
3. Results
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4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 8 grammar schools, administered by CSSE (Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex), testing English, Mathematics. Two papers: English and Mathematics. Standardised composite score, max ~418. CRGS is a selective day school for boys aged 11-18 years, with a co-ed Sixth Form and Boarding. Named East Anglia State School of the Decade in 2021, and State Secondary School of the Year For Academic Excellence in 2026, by The Sunday Times. The school provides free CSSE 11+ familiarisation materials for pupils eligible for Pupil Premium through partnership with Atom Learning.
Max
418
Qualifying Score
303
72% of max
CAF Deadline
National Common Application Form deadline (set by each local authority — usually 31 October).
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day. All secondary school offers are released today.
1 Mar 2027
81.9
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
100%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
100%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
77%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
7.83
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
A
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
| Metric | Disadvantaged | Non-Disadvantaged | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 77.5 | 82.2 | +4.7 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 100% | 100% | +0pp |
| EBacc entry | 67% | 77% | +11pp |
Disadvantaged = pupils eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years, looked-after, or adopted from care. A small or zero gap is the goal — it means the school helps every pupil reach the same outcomes.
100%
continued to sixth form
% of pupils who stayed on after GCSEs
High retention is a positive sign — pupils choose to stay and the sixth form supports them through. Low retention can indicate weaker post-16 provision or curriculum mismatch.
Eng+Maths 9-5
EBacc entry
51.3avg points / entry
Average grade: A
DfE doesn't publish the % at each grade band at school level — this is the school-wide average instead.
42%
Russell Group
Strongest at
Mathematics
128 entries
100%
+5.5pp vs school
English Language
128 entries
100%
+5.5pp vs school
English Literature
128 entries
100%
+5.5pp vs school
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Combined Science
23 entries
0%
-94.5pp vs school
Strongest at
Maths
157 entries
100%
+0.0pp vs school
Chemistry
92 entries
100%
+0.0pp vs school
Physics
74 entries
100%
+0.0pp vs school
No subject clearly underperforms vs the school average.
Entry Requirements
Minimum 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including English Language and Mathematics at grade 6. Subject-specific requirements: grade 7 in subjects to be studied at A-level, grade 8 for Mathematics and Further Mathematics, grade 6 in English for essay-based subjects.
Subjects Offered
Largest group: Asian (42.4%)
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 20 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 7 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose first language is not English.
Per-pupil funding
2025/26≈ £335 (-5%) below the English average
Most English state secondaries spend 75–80% of their budget on staff. Higher figures usually mean smaller class sizes; lower figures mean more spent on premises, supplies, or capital projects.
£4,329
Teaching Staff / pupil
£917
Educational Supplies / pupil
£377
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£658
The school holds a surplus per pupil — money set aside that can absorb unexpected costs or fund future projects without affecting day-to-day teaching.
Total grant: £4,271,853 · 640 pupils funded
How the 2025/26 allocation broke down. Each stream is a signal about the school's intake — bigger deprivation / EAL / SEN top-ups indicate a school serving a more challenging cohort.
Basic entitlement
£3,601,988
Core per-pupil funding before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£44,075
Targeted funding for 41 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£137,327
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£7,804
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£1,222
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£205,314
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£141,995
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£39,308
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£50,870
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
1,059 / 777(136%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Minimum 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including English Language and Mathematics at grade 6. Subject-specific requirements: grade 7 in subjects to be studied at A-level, grade 8 for Mathematics and Further Mathematics, grade 6 in English for essay-based subjects.
1:16.7
Staff:Pupil Ratio
95.48%
Qualified Teachers
4.95%
Absence Rate
13.99%
Persistent Absence
State school offering day and boarding facilities for students.
Sports
Extensive playing fields including rugby pitches, cricket squares, tennis courts, athletics track, sports hall with gymnasium, fitness suite, and swimming pool
STEM
Dedicated science laboratories for Year 7 students studying AQA Activate Science course.
Arts
The Gilberd School Theatre, multiple music practice rooms, music technology suite, recording studio, art studios, and pottery room
Library
Well-resourced library with extensive collection of books, digital resources, study spaces, and computer access. Open during school hours and after school for study.
Capital Projects
Recent completion of new Sixth Form Centre and refurbishment of science laboratories. Ongoing improvements to IT infrastructure and classroom facilities.
Wide range of student-led, staff-supported clubs and societies that encourage and shape equality, diversity and inclusion work.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
School orchestra, concert band, jazz band, chamber choir, school choir, annual school musical production, drama club productions, and regular concerts
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
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Trips & Exchanges
Regular trips to France and Germany, classics trips to Italy and Greece, geography field trips, history trips, ski trips, and various subject-specific educational visits
Community Service
Students participate in local charity fundraising, reading support for primary schools, and community volunteering projects
Uniform
Navy blue blazer with school badge, white shirt, school tie, dark grey trousers, black shoes. Sixth Form have relaxed dress code with business attire expected.
School Meals
School canteen serves hot meals, sandwiches, and snacks daily. Free school meals available for eligible students. Sixth form students can leave site for lunch. Cashless payment system operates throughout school.
Homework Policy
Years 7-9: approximately 1 hour per day. Years 10-11: 1.5-2 hours per day. Sixth form: independent study expected of 4-5 hours per subject per week. Homework timetable provided to help students organize workload.
Behaviour Policy
Positive behavior policy emphasizing mutual respect and personal responsibility. House point system rewards good conduct. Sanctions include detention, community service, and in serious cases, temporary exclusion. Clear expectations outlined in student planner.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones must be switched off and kept out of sight during school hours. They may only be used before 8:30am and after 3:30pm on school premises.
SEND Provision
Dedicated SEND coordinator, learning support assistants, individual education plans for students with additional needs, and liaison with external agencies
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Dedicated school bus services operate from Tiptree, Mersea, Brightlingsea, and surrounding villages. Commercial bus services connect to Chelmsford, Ipswich, and local areas.
Nearest Station: Colchester
Transport Info
School is located on Lexden Road, Colchester CO3 3ND. Accessible by bus routes 61, 62, 65, and 67. Car parking available for sixth form students with permits. Bicycle storage provided. Walking routes from town center take approximately 15 minutes.
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