Colchester Royal Grammar School
Selective
Colchester, Essex
Colchester Royal Grammar School is a consistently top-performing selective grammar school for boys, taking girls in the Sixth Form.
Exam Board
CSSE
Competition Ratio
Very High
Key Dates (2026 Entry)
- 1Open Evening: July
- 2Registration Deadline: July (via CSSE)
- 3Entrance Exam: September (Year 6)
- 4National Offer Day: March 1st
How to Prepare
Prepare specifically for the CSSE English and Mathematics papers.
Practice creative writing and complex comprehension.
Focus on multi-step mathematical problem solving.
Contact Information
Address
6 Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 3ND
Phone
01206 509100
Website
https://www.crgs.co.uk/Admission Guidelines
Admission is based on the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE) 11+ examination.
Catchment Area
CSSE consortium catchment; heavily oversubscribed from across Essex and beyond.
Application Procedure
Register for the 11+ test through the CSSE and complete the local authority CAF.