King Edward VI Grammar School (Chelmsford)
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into King Edward VI Grammar School (Chelmsford)
Gender
Exam Board
In-house
Places (Year 7)
150
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
HealthyAbout King Edward VI Grammar School (Chelmsford)
King Edward VI Grammar School is an exceptional learning environment where academic ambition sits alongside a deeply embedded culture of respect, tolerance and mutual care. Pupils here are challenged to excel while celebrating the school's diverse community, with staff who are genuinely enthusiastic about their subjects and skilled at stretching students beyond expectations. The curriculum is impressively broad, including languages such as Latin and Mandarin, and robust support systems ensure every pupil thrives both academically and emotionally. A vibrant sixth form, extensive extracurricular programme spanning the combined cadet force to chess clubs, and strong careers guidance from Year 7 onwards help prepare students exceptionally well for university and beyond.
Subjects Tested
Ages & Pupils
1,138
Total pupils
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Inspected 12 August 2021
Quality of Education
OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes
OutstandingPersonal Development
OutstandingLeadership & Management
OutstandingSixth Form Provision
OutstandingAcademic Performance
Attainment 8
83.3
Average GCSE score across 8 subjects
GCSE Grade 5+
100%
Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths
School Profile
Test Format
Two tests: English (60 minutes plus 10 minutes reading time) and Mathematics (60 minutes)
Admissions
Student Demographics
2%
Free School Meals
10.2%
English as Additional Language
0.97%
EHCP
2.2%
SEN Support