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Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1RW, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.4 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,236
Capacity
1,285
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and exceptional GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates remarkable academic excellence, boasting an Attainment 8 score of 80.7 and a 99% pass rate in English and Maths. The school's strong EBacc entry rate of 97% further highlights its commitment to a broad and rigorous curriculum. Parents can feel confident in the high-quality education provided, as it ranks better than 99% of schools nationwide.
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Last inspected: 23 January 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 80.7 | Top 0% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 99% | Top 2% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 99% | Top 1% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 97% | Top 0% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 96% | Top 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian33.2%
White British30.0%
Black African7.2%
Asian Other5.3%
White Other4.0%
Asian Chinese4.0%
Asian Bangladeshi3.6%
Asian Pakistani3.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Other2.2%
Mixed Other1.4%
White Irish0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Other0.2%
Location
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51.74341, 0.46783 · CM1 1RW
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN136412
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.cchs.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Chelmsford County High School for Girls rated by Ofsted?
Chelmsford County High School for Girls was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 January 2024.
Is Chelmsford County High School for Girls a good school?
Chelmsford County High School for Girls scores 99.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Chelmsford County High School for Girls in GCSEs?
Chelmsford County High School for Girls achieved an Attainment 8 score of 80.7. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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