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Great Baddow High School

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Great Baddow High School

Duffield Road, Beehive Lane, Chelmsford, CM2 9RZ

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Pupils
1,528
Ages
11-18
FSM
16.7%
Attainment 8
49.8
Ofsted
Good
May 2013

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
49.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
23.2%
Basics 9-5
55.8%

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
24.9%
EBacc APS
4.33
EBacc 9-5
12.9%
EBacc 9-4
20.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
36.10
A*-A Grades
21.3%
A*-B Grades
58.1%
AAB+ %
13.9%

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 141 students entered

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About Great Baddow High School

Great Baddow High School is a secondary school in Chelmsford, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.8. The school has around 1,528 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Duffield Road, Chelmsford, CM2 9RZ | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jun 2022 — School remains Good
  2. May 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Great Baddow High School

What is Great Baddow High School's Ofsted rating?
Great Baddow High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
What are Great Baddow High School's latest exam results?
Great Baddow High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Great Baddow High School located?
Great Baddow High School is a secondary school in Chelmsford, Essex (CM2 9RZ).
How many pupils attend Great Baddow High School?
Great Baddow High School has around 1,528 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Great Baddow High School with other schools?
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