Colchester Royal Grammar School vs John F Kennedy Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 96 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colchester Royal Grammar School
Colchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,073 students
John F Kennedy Catholic School
Hemel Hempstead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,073 students
| Measure | Colchester Royal Grammar School Colchester, East of England | John F Kennedy Catholic School Hemel Hempstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2 of 460 | #156 of 460 |
| National rank | #4 of 4,090 | #1213 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,073 | 1,073 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,073 | 1,073 |
| Free school meals | 4.7% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 138.1% | 86.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 82.1 | 47.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 100% | 54.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | 75.3% |
| EBacc average points | 7.85 | 3.96 |
| A level points per entry | 51.3 | 32.1 |
| town | Colchester | Hemel Hempstead |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.crgs.co.uk | www.jfk.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Colchester Royal Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.4 vs 65.7).
- •Colchester Royal Grammar School is boys and John F Kennedy Catholic School is co-educational.
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 Royal Grammar School better than John F Kennedy Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), Colchester Royal Grammar School ranks higher (99.4 vs 65.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Colchester Royal Grammar School and John F Kennedy Catholic School?
About 96 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Hemel Hempstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colchester Royal Grammar School: 1,073. John F Kennedy Catholic School: 1,073. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colchester Royal Grammar School and John F Kennedy Catholic School rank in East of England?
Colchester Royal Grammar School is 2nd of 460 and John F Kennedy Catholic School is 156th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).