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Moulsham High School

Moulsham High School, Chelmsford
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Moulsham High School

Brian Close, Chelmsford, CM2 9ES

A Good-rated secondary school in Chelmsford.

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Pupils
1,670
Ages
11-18
FSM
13.0%
Attainment 8
58.1
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2020

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
58.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
36.6%
Basics 9-5
65.3%

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
55.6%
EBacc APS
5.32
EBacc 9-5
37.1%
EBacc 9-4
46.7%
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
37.03
A*-A Grades
21.9%
A*-B Grades
58.3%
AAB+ %
12.8%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 173 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Area

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About Moulsham High School

Moulsham High School is a secondary school in Chelmsford, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2020 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 358 responses), 87% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 58.1. The school has around 1,670 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Brian Close, Chelmsford, CM2 9ES | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Oct 2024 — Improved significantly
  2. Jan 2020 — Good
  3. Nov 2011 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Moulsham High School

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Frequently asked questions about Moulsham High School

What is Moulsham High School's Ofsted rating?
Moulsham High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.
What do parents say about Moulsham High School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 358 responses): 87% of parents would recommend Moulsham High School.
What are Moulsham High School's latest exam results?
Moulsham High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 58.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Moulsham High School located?
Moulsham High School is a secondary school in Chelmsford, Essex (CM2 9ES).
How many pupils attend Moulsham High School?
Moulsham High School has around 1,670 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Moulsham High School with other schools?
View Moulsham High School'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.