Best Schools in Chelmsford
198 schools in Chelmsford
Key Facts
- Chelmsford is home to 198 schools, with 92.2% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 80.0% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- In Chelmsford, 61.4% of primary school pupils meet the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with a persistent absence rate of 12.9%, lower than the national 20.0%.
- Chelmsford secondary schools see 57.7% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, with a Progress 8 score of 0.21, outperforming the national average of 0.00, and Attainment 8 score of 54.11, higher than the national 46.10.
- The pupil-teacher ratio in Chelmsford primary schools is 22.05, higher than the national 18.10, while secondary schools have a ratio of 18.03, similar to the national average, with 16.2% of primary pupils eligible for free school meals.
Top Nurseries in Chelmsford
116 nurseries in Chelmsford
Top Primary Schools in Chelmsford
70 primary schools in Chelmsford
Heathcote School
Chelmsford, CM3 4QB
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils105
P/T Ratio–
NH
New Hall School
Chelmsford, CM3 3HS
Independent · Primary · Ages 1–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,335
P/T Ratio–
SA
St Anne's School
Chelmsford, CM2 0AW
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils128
P/T Ratio–
St Cedd's School
Chelmsford, CM2 0AR
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils341
P/T Ratio–
Top Secondary Schools in Chelmsford
11 secondary schools in Chelmsford
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Ofsted
Outstanding
Chelmsford, CM1 1RW
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Progress 8+0.76
Attainment 880.6
Eng+Maths100%
Pupils1,236
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Ofsted
Outstanding
Chelmsford, CM1 3SX
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+1.11
Attainment 883.7
Eng+Maths99%
Pupils1,138
The Beaulieu Park School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Chelmsford, CM1 6DT
All-through · Ages 4–19
Progress 8+0.84
Attainment 858.2
KS2 Expected–
Pupils1,609
Chelmer Valley High School
Ofsted
Good
Chelmsford, CM1 7ER
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.25
Attainment 846.2
Eng+Maths71%
Pupils1,155
Top Special Schools in Chelmsford
1 special schools in Chelmsford
Top Independent Schools in Chelmsford
7 independent schools in Chelmsford
Heathcote School
Chelmsford, CM3 4QB
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils105
P/T Ratio–
NH
New Hall School
Chelmsford, CM3 3HS
Independent · Primary · Ages 1–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,335
P/T Ratio–
SA
St Anne's School
Chelmsford, CM2 0AW
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils128
P/T Ratio–
St Cedd's School
Chelmsford, CM2 0AR
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils341
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Chelmsford has 198 schools, including 70 primary schools, 11 secondary schools, 116 nurseries, 7 independent schools, 1 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Chelmsford | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 91% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 61% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.29 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 55.5 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 16% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,797 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.