Colchester County High School for Girls vs Colchester Royal Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 825 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colchester County High School for Girls
Colchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,198 students
Colchester Royal Grammar School
Colchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,073 students
| Measure | Colchester County High School for Girls Colchester, East of England | Colchester Royal Grammar School Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #5 of 460 | #2 of 460 |
| National rank | #17 of 4,090 | #4 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,198 | 1,073 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,198 | 1,073 |
| Free school meals | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Capacity filled | 117.5% | 138.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 80.6 | 82.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 100% | 100% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 7.82 | 7.85 |
| A level points per entry | 45.3 | 51.3 |
| town | Colchester | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cchsg.com/ | www.crgs.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (98.8 vs 99.4).
- •Colchester County High School for Girls is the larger school with 1,198 students compared with 1,073.
- •Colchester County High School for Girls is girls and Colchester Royal Grammar School is boys.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Colchester County High School for Girls better than Colchester Royal Grammar School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Colchester County High School for Girls and Colchester Royal Grammar School?
About 825 m in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colchester County High School for Girls: 1,198. Colchester Royal Grammar School: 1,073. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colchester County High School for Girls and Colchester Royal Grammar School rank in East of England?
Colchester County High School for Girls is 5th of 460 and Colchester Royal Grammar School is 2nd of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).