Colchester Royal Grammar School 11+ admissions
Colchester Royal Grammar School admits boys into Year 7 through the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE) test. Places are decided by each boy's position on standardised score, and the process is open equally to boys in and outside Essex.
An independent guide by EagleTeach, based on the school's published admissions pages. We are not affiliated with Colchester Royal Grammar School; always confirm details with the school.
Entry points and deadlines
Register with the CSSE by its deadline to sit the test, then name CRGS on your council application.
Places are allocated by standardised score in the CSSE tests, under the school's admission arrangements.
The CSSE publishes a Historical Guidance Sheet with past cut-off scores for each school; use it as a guide only.
Testing
Two tests: one in English and one in maths. Since 2025 entry, the English paper has no applied reasoning questions.
The CSSE publishes free familiarisation papers.
CSSE dates for September 2027 entry
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| September 2026 | CSSE tests |
| Monday 12 October 2026 | Results emailed at close of business |
| 31 October 2026 | Secondary application deadline |
| By Easter 2027 | CSSE dates for 2028 entry published |
How to prepare
- ✓ Look at the Historical Guidance Sheet to see recent cut-offs.
- ✓ Prepare English and maths only; there's no reasoning paper.
- ✓ Check the school's determined admission arrangements for the exact order of priority.
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Common questions
What test does Colchester Royal Grammar School use?＋
The CSSE 11+: one English and one maths test.
Can boys outside Essex apply to CRGS?＋
Yes. The selection process is open equally to boys inside and outside Essex.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 2026-10-13.