What is King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford's Ofsted rating?

King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.

What are King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford's latest exam results?

King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 82.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford located?

King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford is a secondary school in Chelmsford, Essex (CM1 3SX).

How many pupils attend King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford?

King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford has around 1,138 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford with other schools?

View King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford'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.

SecondaryData as of May 2026

King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 3SX

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Pupils

1,138

Ages

11-18

FSM

2.0%

Attainment 8

82.9

Ofsted

Outstanding

Dec 2021

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.

Grammars in Essex Understand the 11+How to apply

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 measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

82.9

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

87.8%

Basics 9-5

100.0%

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

98.7%

EBacc APS

8.20

EBacc 9-5

97.3%

EBacc 9-4

98.0%

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 measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

49.05

A*-A Grades

70.0%

A*-B Grades

91.4%

AAB+ %

68.4%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 199 students entered

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What parents say and who teaches here

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