King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Chelmsford, Essex
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford is a secondary school in Chelmsford, Essex for ages 11–18 (academy converter).
Key facts
- Address
- Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 3SX
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Council
- Essex
- Pupils on roll
- 1,153 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 2.1% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 10 February 2026
Strengths
- “Pupils excel in their studies, including the girls who join in Year 12.”
- “Leaders and teachers review and adapt the curriculum diligently.”
- “This ensures that pupils learn subjects and topics that interest, inspire and challenge them.”
To improve
- “Leaders and trustees should continue to build on their strengths in areas, such as inclusion and personal development and wellbeing, and sustain the exceptionally high-quality provision in achievement and post-16 provision.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 10 June 2026 (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) | 100% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 83.3 | 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: 412 first-preference applications, 149 offers in total, 143 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.
- Chelmsford County High School for Girls 0.3 mi Outstanding
- St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford 0.8 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- The Boswells School 1.3 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Hylands School 1.3 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Moulsham High School 1.5 mi Improved significantly Last distance published
- Great Baddow High School 2.0 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Chelmer Valley High School 2.2 mi Good Last distance published
- The Sandon School 2.8 mi Requires improvement Last distance published