How do you decide which sixth form schools are best?

We combine official A-Level performance data, Oxbridge placement statistics, and Ofsted ratings to highlight consistent academic excellence. Use filters to personalise results based on your subject interests and goals.

Are all Chelmsford neighbourhoods included?

Yes. We group schools by their locality field so you can quickly scan areas and their nearby sixth form options. All sections are expanded by default on this page.

What makes a good sixth form school?

Strong A-Level performance (high percentage of A*/A grades), good university placement record (including Oxbridge), excellent Ofsted rating, and a wide range of subject offerings are key indicators of quality sixth form education.

2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Chelmsford Area

Beaulieu Park is a popular area within the Chelmsford region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Chelmsford and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
N/A	The Beaulieu Park School	State	All-through	4-18+ years	Mixed	None	Outstanding

The Beaulieu Park SchoolN/A

School Type: State

Phase: All-through

Age Range: 4-18+ years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Outstanding

Boreham is a popular area within the Chelmsford region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Chelmsford and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#3	New Hall School	Independent	All-through	1-18+ years	Mixed	Catholic	Not inspected by Ofsted

New Hall School#3

School Type: Independent

Phase: All-through

Age Range: 1-18+ years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: Catholic

Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Broomfield is a popular area within the Chelmsford region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Chelmsford and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#1	King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Outstanding
#2	Chelmsford County High School for Girls	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Girls	None	Outstanding
#8	Chelmer Valley High School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Good

King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford#1

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Outstanding

Chelmsford County High School for Girls#2

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Girls

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Outstanding

Chelmer Valley High School#8

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

Epping is a popular area within the Chelmsford region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Chelmsford and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
N/A	The Tower School	Independent	Not Applicable	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Information not available

The Tower SchoolN/A

School Type: Independent

Phase: Not Applicable

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Information not available

Galleywood is a popular area within the Chelmsford region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Chelmsford and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
N/A	Thriftwood School	State	Not Applicable	5-18+ years	Mixed	None	Outstanding

Thriftwood SchoolN/A

School Type: State

Phase: Not Applicable

Age Range: 5-18+ years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Outstanding

Great Baddow is a popular area within the Chelmsford region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Chelmsford and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#7	Great Baddow High School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Good

Great Baddow High School#7

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

Moulsham is a popular area within the Chelmsford region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Chelmsford and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#4	The Boswells School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Good
#5	Moulsham High School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Good
N/A	Columbus School and College	State	Not Applicable	3-18+ years	Mixed	None	Good

The Boswells School#4

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

Moulsham High School#5

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

Columbus School and CollegeN/A

School Type: State

Phase: Not Applicable

Age Range: 3-18+ years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

Patching Hall is a popular area within the Chelmsford region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Chelmsford and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#6	St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	Catholic	Good

St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford#6

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: Catholic

Ofsted: Good

Sandon is a popular area within the Chelmsford region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Chelmsford and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#10	The Sandon School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Requires Improvement

The Sandon School#10

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Requires Improvement

South Woodham Ferrers is a popular area within the Chelmsford region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Chelmsford and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#11	William de Ferrers School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Good

William de Ferrers School#11

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

Springfield is a popular area within the Chelmsford region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Chelmsford and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
N/A	Chelmsford Hospital School	Independent	Not Applicable	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Information not available

Chelmsford Hospital SchoolN/A

School Type: Independent

Phase: Not Applicable

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Information not available

Writtle is a popular area within the Chelmsford region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Chelmsford and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#9	Hylands School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Requires Improvement

Hylands School#9

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Requires Improvement

2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Chelmsford Area

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Ofsted Rating

Religious Character

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Age Range

Top Sixth Form Schools in Chelmsford

King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Chelmsford County High School for Girls

New Hall School

The Boswells School

Moulsham High School

St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford

Great Baddow High School

Chelmer Valley High School

Hylands School

Map of Sixth Form Schools in Chelmsford

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