Chelmsford County High School for Girls
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Grammar SchoolEssex, East of England42 days until registration closesOfsted: Outstanding

Gender

Girls

Exam Board

FSCE

Places (Year 7)

180

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

16.7:1

Healthy

About Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Chelmsford County High School for Girls nurtures ambitious young women who thrive on intellectual challenge and creative exploration. Pupils here are encouraged to be pioneers — designing innovative solutions to real-world problems while engaging with academic papers and journals alongside their regular studies. The school combines rigorous academics with an exceptional breadth of opportunities, from 40 music ensembles to an annual dance show with over 200 participants. A strong house system fosters close friendships across year groups, while sixth formers act as mentors and role models, embodying the school's core values of civility and compassion. The tight-knit community celebrates difference and supports every girl to push the boundaries of what she can achieve.

Subjects Tested

MathsEnglishVerbal ReasoningNon-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

1,236

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 23/01/2024

Quality of Education

Outstanding

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Outstanding

Leadership & Management

Outstanding

Sixth Form Provision

Outstanding

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

80.7

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

99.4%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
1,236 pupilsAbout Average
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1Healthy
Consortium
FSCE (Essex)

Admissions

Published Admission Number
180 places

Student Demographics

4.2%

Free School Meals

25.2%

English as Additional Language

0.32%

EHCP

4.13%

SEN Support

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