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Chelmsford County High School for Girls

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Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1RW

Academy converter
Girls
Pupils
1,236
Ages
11-18
FSM
4.2%
Attainment 8
80.5
Ofsted
Outstanding
Jan 2024

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
CSSE

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Essex grammars use the CSSE test, which has its own registration separate from the standard GL system. Register directly with CSSE, usually by the autumn deadline.

11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures2024/25

Attainment 8
80.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
86.8%
Basics 9-5
98.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
96.7%
EBacc APS
7.93
EBacc 9-5
92.8%
EBacc 9-4
96.1%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures2024/25

APS per Entry
47.24
A*-A Grades
62.3%
A*-B Grades
86.3%
AAB+ %
56.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 153 students entered

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About Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Chelmsford County High School for Girls is a secondary school in Chelmsford, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 80.5. The school has around 1,236 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1RW | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Chelmsford County High School for Girls, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2024Outstanding
  2. Sept 2007Outstanding (predecessor: Chelmsford County High School for Girls)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Chelmsford County High School for Girls

What is Chelmsford County High School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Chelmsford County High School for Girls received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Chelmsford County High School for Girls's latest exam results?
Chelmsford County High School for Girls: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 80.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Chelmsford County High School for Girls located?
Chelmsford County High School for Girls is a secondary school in Chelmsford, Essex (CM1 1RW).
How many pupils attend Chelmsford County High School for Girls?
Chelmsford County High School for Girls has around 1,236 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Chelmsford County High School for Girls with other schools?
View Chelmsford County High School for Girls's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Essex.