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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Chelmsford, CM1 3SXSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Dec 2021
Progress 8
+1.11
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
2.7×
Oversubscribed
411 1st-choice / 150 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#42 of 3,141 nationally

About King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford holds an Outstanding rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2021, a grade it has maintained across both its recorded inspections. The school’s academic story is best told through its Progress 8 score of 1.11, which places pupils nearly a grade and a half above the national average per subject. This ranks the school first out of 12 secondary schools in the Chelmsford local authority, third out of 350 schools in the East of England region, and 42nd nationally out of 3,141 schools. The Attainment 8 score sits at 83.7, and 99.3% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The school also posts an EBacc average point score of 8.31, with 97.3% of pupils entered for the EBacc combination of subjects.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressBroomfield Road, Chelmsford, Chelmsford, CM1 3SX
HeadteacherNatalie Wilson
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils1,138
Free School Meals (FSM)2.0%
School Capacity1,138 / 1,142 (100% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Dec 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 31 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Swimming PoolSports HallGymnasiumScience LabsPlaying FieldsTheatreSixth Form CentreTennis Courts

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

GymnasticsMartial ArtsFootballBadmintonHockeyRugbyRoundersRowingTennisNetball

Clubs & Activities

DramaDebateGardeningModel United NationsScience ClubChoirYoung EnterpriseOrchestraBook ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:40

Source: kegs.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.