Colchester Royal Grammar School | |
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Address | |
6 Lexden Road , , CO3 3ND | |
Coordinates | 51°53′13″N 0°53′13″E / 51.887°N 0.887°E |
Information | |
Type | Grammar, Academy |
Motto | Vitae Corona Fides (Faith is the Crown of Life) |
Religious affiliation(s) | Christian[1] |
Established | 1128 Refounded 1539 Refounded 1584 |
Founders | John and Joseph Elianore |
Department for Education URN | 149899 Tables |
Ofsted | Reports |
Chair of Local Board | Janet Perry |
Headmaster | John Russell |
Staff | 110[2] |
Gender | Male (Mixed Sixth Form) |
Age | 11 to 18 |
Enrolment | 931 |
Houses | Dugard's Harsnett's Parr's Shaw Jeffrey's |
Colour(s) | Purple & gold |
Publication | The Colcestrian |
Website | www |
Colchester Royal Grammar School (CRGS) is a state-funded grammar school in Colchester, Essex. It was founded in 1128 and was later granted two royal charters - by Henry VIII in 1539 and by Elizabeth I in 1584.[3]
The school's main buildings and playing fields are located in the Lexden area of Colchester and there are around 950 pupils aged 11–18. Historically a boys' school, it has admitted girls to the sixth form since 1998 and specialises in science and languages.[4] The school regularly tops national A-level league tables.[5]