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Chelmsford secondary schools include 2 selective grammar schools for boys and girls, with 65% of students achieving grades 9-7 at GCSE compared to 54% nationally. King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford, Chelmsford County High School for Girls, and New Hall School are among the top-performing options, achieving an average Attainment 8 score of 54, above England's 41. With 13 schools serving Chelmsford, families in Springfield, Great Baddow, Moulsham, and Broomfield have access to both highly competitive grammar schools and inclusive comprehensives. 82% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or Ofsted rating.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | The Beaulieu Park School | State | All-through | 4-18+ years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • All-through • 4-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | St John's School | Independent | All-through | 2-16 years | Mixed | None | - |
Independent • All-through • 2-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | New Hall School | Independent | All-through | 1-18+ years | Mixed | Catholic | 7.7/10Excellent |
Independent • All-through • 1-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #2 | Chelmsford County High School for Girls | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | None | 10/10Elite |
| #10 | Chelmer Valley High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Great Baddow High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Moulsham High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 8.8/10Excellent |
| #9 | The Boswells School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | The Sandon School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 5.1/10Developing |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | William de Ferrers School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 6.1/10Developing |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Hylands School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 5.4/10Developing |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
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