The Official Ofsted Inspection Reports are available from the Ofsted Website:

Ofsted Report, Colchester Royal Grammar School, November 2007

An excerpt from the 2007 Inspection:

"The school justifiably considers the sixth form its flagship, and it provides an outstanding standard of education. Standards are exceptionally high and students achieve extremely well.

A level results are outstanding. In 2007, 66% of entries resulted in A grades and 89% achieved A/B grades. Thirty-one students were offered a place at either Oxford or Cambridge University; virtually all students secured a place on the higher education course of their choice.

Students' personal development and well-being are excellent. They have a very mature attitude to their studies and make an impressive contribution to the wider life of the school. Many, through their role as prefects, have leadership responsibilities, and the sixth form are excellent role models for younger students. There is significant evidence of sixth formers contributing to the wider community, for example in the donation of Christmas hampers to Age Concern. Teaching and learning are outstanding in the sixth form. Teachers have excellent subject knowledge, which they use very effectively to explain complex issues and to ask searching questions. Lessons are characterised by a very high level of academic challenge and rigour, and students respond with relish. They work very well together in discussions and in practical activities."