Grammar school · Colchester
Colchester Royal Grammar School
Colchester Royal Grammar School is a state boarding grammar for boys in Colchester (~6 applicants per place), part of the CSSE consortium. The 11+ is two written papers — English (60 min + 10 min reading, including a continuous writing task) and Maths (60 min), each worth 50% — with no verbal or non-verbal reasoning. Up to 12 of the 128 places are earmarked for looked-after / Pupil Premium boys; the rest go in strict score order.
Location
See school website
Gender
boys
Age range
11-18
Exam board
CSSE
Pass threshold
75%
Places / year
128
Everything for Colchester Royal Grammar School
Prep tips
- CSSE written papers, not multiple-choice — answers are written out and hand-marked
- English (60 min + 10 min reading time) includes a continuous writing task
- Maths and English each count for exactly 50% — there is no VR or NVR paper
- CSSE-wide floor: no offers below a total standardised score of 303
- No catchment area — places go in strict rank order of standardised score (boarding available)
- CSSE registration for 2027 entry closed 19 June 2026 — late registration is not possible
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