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The Boswells School

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The Boswells School

Burnham Road, Chelmsford, CM1 6LY

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Pupils
1,409
Ages
11-18
FSM
15.7%
Attainment 8
48.3
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2013

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
25.1%
Basics 9-5
45.8%

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
37.5%
EBacc APS
4.34
EBacc 9-5
26.3%
EBacc 9-4
33.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
38.05
A*-A Grades
24.5%
A*-B Grades
60.8%
AAB+ %
10.5%

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 108 students entered

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About The Boswells School

The Boswells School is a secondary school in Chelmsford, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.3. The school has around 1,409 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Burnham Road, Chelmsford, CM1 6LY | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Feb 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Apr 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Boswells School

What is The Boswells School's Ofsted rating?
The Boswells School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
What are The Boswells School's latest exam results?
The Boswells School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Boswells School located?
The Boswells School is a secondary school in Chelmsford, Essex (CM1 6LY).
How many pupils attend The Boswells School?
The Boswells School has around 1,409 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Boswells School with other schools?
View The Boswells 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.