Chelmsford County High School for Girls

A outstanding academy converter school in Essex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Chelmsford County High School for Girls.

Chelmsford, CM11RW Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Girls intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
71.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.76
English & Maths grade 4+ %
76.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 100.0%
Continue in education or training
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 80.0%
Sustained employment
22.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
23 January 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Broomfield Road
Chelmsford, CM11RW
Phone
1245352592
Website
cchs.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136412
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1RW
Website
http://www.cchs.co.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Girls
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CHELMSFORD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
Capacity
1,285 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,186
Free School Meals
3.6% (43 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.3% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
80.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
7.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
2.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
80%
Quality: Exceptional
Sixth Form Size
148 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
2.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
97.4 (+78.0 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
100.0 (+48.0 vs average)
Attainment 8:
80.6 (+41.1 vs average)
Education Continuation:
80.0 (+23.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.76 (+1.0 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
74 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
148
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,186 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(44 students)
Art & Design (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(10 students)
Spanish (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(9 students)
Music (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(7 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(81 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

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Non-denominational

Extracurriculars

Sports

Netball Tennis Swimming

Facilities

Astro Pitch Classrooms Computer Suites Drama Studio Gymnasium Languages Centre Main Hall and Dining Hall Music Centre and Recording Studio Sports Field, Netball and Tennis Courts Swimming Pool

Curriculum Highlights

Art Biology Chemistry Computer Science Drama and Theatre Studies Economics English Language English Literature French Further Mathematics Geography German History Latin Mathematics Music Physical Education Physics Politics PSHE (Personal, Social, Health & Economic) Education Psychology Religious Studies Spanish

Admissions Criteria

Chelmsford County High School is a selective, non-denominational girls’ school with Academy Status. The published admission number for entry in Year 7 is 180 places.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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