We are absolutely thrilled to share some fantastic news with our community! This year, 52 of our students have been offered and have accepted places at the two prestigious Colchester Grammar Schools.
Securing a place at these schools is an exceptional achievement, and we could not be prouder of our students' hard work, dedication, and resilience.
Understanding the Colchester Context
For families navigating the 11+ journey, it is important to understand just how remarkable this achievement is. Having spent 42 years as a grammar school teacher and specialising in grammar school entry, I know first hand that the 11+ landscape varies wildly depending on where you look.
When looking at tuition success rates, you will often see very large numbers advertised. Frequently, these statistics come from large-scale online tuition providers who prep students for schools all over the country. Additionally, different regions have entirely different entry thresholds. For example, some grammar schools in other parts of Essex operate under catchment area policies that allow for entry with lower scores.
Colchester, however, is a completely different standard.
Why Our Pass Rate is So Special
Colchester County High School for Girls and Colchester Royal Grammar School are consistently ranked among the top-performing schools in the entire country. Even with the introduction of priority catchment areas, the competition remains fierce. Because these schools attract a high volume of exceptionally bright applicants from across the region, the required passing scores remain among the highest and most competitive in Essex.
Because of this incredibly high bar, our pass rate this year is truly extraordinary for local schools.
Genuine, Local Success
At Jacqui Robinson Education, our focus remains firmly on our local community. The 52 students who accepted places this year are local children who worked face-to-face or directly within our targeted regional programs. Our results are transparent, genuine, and reflect the real success of families right here in the Colchester area.
To our 52 successful student, congratulations! Your bright futures at grammar school are thoroughly well-deserved. And to all of our students who embarked on this academic journey with us this year, we are incredibly proud of the progress, confidence, and skills you have built for the future.
Thinking about the grammar school route for your child? With over four decades of direct grammar school teaching experience, we offer honest, expert guidance tailored to our local schools. Get in touch with us today to find out how we can support your child’s educational journey and book your assessment and enrolment session now.