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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Chelmsford District

Schools across Chelmsford district. Explore 12 secondary schools in Chelmsford District. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Chelmsford County High School for Girls, King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford, and New Hall School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Chelmsford District

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Chelmsford District80%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Chelmsford District56.0

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Chelmsford District43%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Chelmsford District5.0

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Chelmsford District7.3/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Chelmsford District

80%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Chelmsford District

56.0vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Chelmsford District

43%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Chelmsford District

5.0vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Chelmsford District

7.3/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Chelmsford District

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Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Broomfield
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Broomfield
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New Hall School
Boreham
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The Beaulieu Park School
Beaulieu Park
Moulsham High School
Moulsham
St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford
Patching Hall
The Boswells School
Moulsham
Great Baddow High School
Great Baddow
Chelmer Valley High School
Broomfield
William de Ferrers School
South Woodham Ferrers
The Sandon School
Sandon
Hylands School
Writtle