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Secondary schools in CM1

All 11 secondary schools in CM1.

11 schools in CM1

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  1. Chelmsford County High School for Girls

    Chelmsford, CM1 1RW · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Girls
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the England average.

    358 first choices, 179 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1681.4

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.6%
    Pupils
    1,275
    Pupils per teacher
    17.5
    View school Chelmsford County High School for Girls

  3. The Beaulieu Park School

    Chelmsford, CM1 6DT · All-through · Ages 4 to 19

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the England average.

    164 first choices, 120 offers made

    Met the standard at 1178%

    England 62%

    Days missed
    7.0%
    Pupils
    1,763
    Pupils per teacher
    19.4
    View school The Beaulieu Park School

  6. The Boswells School

    Chelmsford, CM1 6LY · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a sixth form

    Results above the England average.

    247 first choices, 241 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1649.1

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    7.2%
    Pupils
    1,423
    Pupils per teacher
    18.3
    View school The Boswells School

  7. Chelmer Valley High School

    Chelmsford, CM1 7ER · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the England average.

    196 first choices, 231 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1648.0

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    7.0%
    Pupils
    1,200
    Pupils per teacher
    19.3
    View school Chelmer Valley High School

  8. Hylands School

    Chelmsford, CM1 3ET · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Urgent improvement in 4 areas
    • Has a sixth form

    Results below the England average.

    27 first choices, 171 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1640.3

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    12.3%
    Pupils
    614
    Pupils per teacher
    17.6
    View school Hylands School

  9. Chelmsford Hospital School

    Chelmsford, CM1 7SJ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a sixth form

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    1
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Chelmsford Hospital School

  11. The Hawthorns School

    Chelmsford, CM1 2XT · All-through · Ages 7 to 16

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    10.0%
    Pupils
    69
    Pupils per teacher
    6.5
    View school The Hawthorns School

  12. The Bridge Columbus

    Chelmsford, CM1 4ZB · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

    • Ofsted:Safeguarding not met
    • Has a nursery

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    9.8%
    Pupils
    285
    Pupils per teacher
    7.9
    View school The Bridge Columbus

  13. The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy

    Chelmsford, CM1 2XT · All-through · Ages 7 to 16

    • No Ofsted grade yet

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    33.8%
    Pupils
    66
    Pupils per teacher
    8.3
    View school The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy
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Attainment 8 at 16

Average score across each pupil's best eight GCSEs.

England 46.2Hylands School: 40.3Chelmer Valley High School: 48St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford: 48.7The Boswells School: 49.1Chelmsford County High School for Girls: 81.4King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford: 83020406080
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Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

CM1 average 10.2%King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford: 4.3%Chelmsford County High School for Girls: 4.6%St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford: 6.1%Chelmer Valley High School: 7%The Beaulieu Park School: 7%The Boswells School: 7.2%The Bridge Columbus: 9.8%The Hawthorns School: 10%Hylands School: 12.3%The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy: 33.8%0%9%18%27%36%
Secondary schools in CM1
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in CM1

  1. Some are faith schools.

    1 of the 11 secondary schools in CM1 have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. Apply by 31 October.

    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

  3. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in CM1, explained

There are 11 secondary schools in CM1. 1 are run by the council and 9 are academies or free schools. Among them are 3 special and 1 independent schools.

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How many secondary schools are in CM1?
There are 11 secondary schools in CM1, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in CM1?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in CM1 on Eduscope are Chelmsford County High School for Girls, King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford and The Beaulieu Park School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are secondary schools in CM1 ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do I choose a secondary school in CM1?
When choosing a secondary school in CM1, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 11 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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