Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Chelmsford, Essex
Chelmsford County High School for Girls is a secondary school in Chelmsford, Essex for ages 11–18 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding, from the inspection on 23 January 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1RW
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Council
- Essex
- Pupils on roll
- 1,275 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 4.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Outstanding Inspected 23 January 2024
Strengths
- “This school nurtures pupils’ talents brilliantly.”
- “Like the former pupils that inspire them, the girls at Chelmsford County High School for Girls are true pioneers.”
- “Explorers, innovators and creative thinkers, the pupils push the boundaries of what they can achieve at their age.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 16 February 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 99% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 80.7 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | A- | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 358 first-preference applications, 179 offers in total, 175 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Essex.
- King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford 0.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford 0.6 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- The Boswells School 1.1 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Hylands School 1.5 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Moulsham High School 1.7 mi Improved significantly Last distance published
- Chelmer Valley High School 1.9 mi Good Last distance published
- Great Baddow High School 2.2 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- The Sandon School 2.8 mi Requires improvement Last distance published