Moulsham High School
About Moulsham High School
Moulsham High School is a large secondary in Chelmsford that is clearly in high demand. With 1,670 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,613, the school is already operating above its official limit, and the 2025/26 admissions data shows just how sought-after it is: 1,134 applications for 265 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.28. Of those, 285 families put it as their first preference, and 225 received offers. The school’s intake reflects a broadly representative mix — 13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly below the national average for secondary schools but not unusually low for a popular state school in the East of England. The school is non-denominational and mixed, and it has a dedicated sixth form, so it caters for the full 11–18 age range. Parents responding to the Ofsted Parent View survey were overwhelmingly positive: 87% would recommend the school, and 90% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy here.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Oct 2024Latest monitoring visit (23 Oct 2024): Improved significantly
Source: Ofsted, 27 Feb 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
19Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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