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Secondary schools in and near CM3

All 3 secondary schools in CM3, and the nearest just outside.

3 schools in CM3

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  1. William de Ferrers School

    Chelmsford, CM3 5JU · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Requires improvement in 1 area
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the England average.

    208 first choices, 215 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1643.8

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    9.1%
    Pupils
    1,237
    Pupils per teacher
    15.5
    View school William de Ferrers School
  2. The Belsteads School

    Essex, CM3 3PP · Independent · Secondary · Ages 10 to 17

    • Ofsted:Good

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

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    52
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school The Belsteads School
  3. New Hall School

    Chelmsford, CM3 3HS · Independent · All-through · Ages 1 to 19

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery
    • Has a sixth form

    Independent school. Results well above the England average.

    Attainment 8 at 1664.3

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    1,364
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school New Hall School

Just outside CM3

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of CM3.

  1. Clarity Independent School

    2.0 miles from CM3 · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 17

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Faith school
    • Grammar

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

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    13
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Clarity Independent School
  2. The Sandon School

    2.7 miles from CM3 · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Requires improvement
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the England average.

    164 first choices, 213 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1645.5

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    9.0%
    Pupils
    1,218
    Pupils per teacher
    16.9
    View school The Sandon School
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in CM3

  1. Some are faith schools.

    1 of the 3 secondary schools in CM3 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.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in CM3, explained

There are 3 secondary schools in CM3. 0 are run by the council and 1 are academies or free schools. Among them are 1 special and 2 independent schools.

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How many secondary schools are in CM3?
There are 3 secondary schools in CM3, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in CM3?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in CM3 on Eduscope are William de Ferrers 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 CM3 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 CM3?
When choosing a secondary school in CM3, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 3 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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