Colchester Royal Grammar School vs North Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.1 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
North Primary School and Nursery
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
458 students
| Measure | Colchester Royal Grammar School Colchester, East of England | North Primary School and Nursery Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2 of 460 | #1570 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4 of 4,090 | #13112 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,073 | 458 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,073 | 458 |
| Free school meals | 4.7% | 19.1% |
| Capacity filled | 138.1% | 109% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 82.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 100% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | – |
| EBacc average points | 7.85 | – |
| A level points per entry | 51.3 | – |
| town | Colchester | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.crgs.co.uk | www.northschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Colchester Royal Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.4 vs 25.4).
- •Colchester Royal Grammar School is the larger school with 1,073 students compared with 458.
- •Colchester Royal Grammar School is a academy school while North Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Colchester Royal Grammar School is boys and North Primary School and Nursery 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 North Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Colchester Royal Grammar School ranks higher (99.4 vs 25.4 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 North Primary School and Nursery?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Colchester and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colchester Royal Grammar School: 1,073. North Primary School and Nursery: 458. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colchester Royal Grammar School and North Primary School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Colchester Royal Grammar School is 2nd of 460 and North Primary School and Nursery is 1570th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).