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Hylands School

Hylands School, Chelmsford
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Hylands School

Chelmsford Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3ET

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Chelmsford.

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Pupils
640
Ages
11-18
FSM
43.9%
Attainment 8
37.8
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jun 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
37.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.5%
Basics 9-5
37.8%

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
3.3%
EBacc APS
3.16
EBacc 9-5
1.1%
EBacc 9-4
3.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.43
A*-A Grades
35.7%
A*-B Grades
50.0%
AAB+ %
N/A

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 15 students entered

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About Hylands School

Hylands School is a secondary school in Chelmsford, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.8. The school has around 640 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Chelmsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 3ET | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jul 2025 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
  2. Oct 2024 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
  3. Jun 2023 — Requires improvement
  4. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  5. Dec 2019 — Requires improvement
  6. Nov 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Hylands School

What is Hylands School's Ofsted rating?
Hylands School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Hylands School's latest exam results?
Hylands School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Hylands School located?
Hylands School is a secondary school in Chelmsford, Essex (CM1 3ET).
How many pupils attend Hylands School?
Hylands School has around 640 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Hylands School with other schools?
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