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The Boswells School

Burnham Road, Chelmsford, CM1 6LY

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Apr 2013

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

48.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

48.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2348.746.4
2023/2446.446.4
2024/2548.346.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.290.00
2023/24-0.160.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Chelmsford Hospital School
0.71 km away · Other independent school
The Beaulieu Park School
1.31 km away · Free schools
Outstanding
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
1.7 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford
1.91 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
2.07 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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.
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