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Moulsham High School
Brian Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9ES, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.2 / 100
Top 13%
Better than 87% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,670
Capacity
1,613
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 58.3, this secondary school demonstrates commendable academic performance, placing it in the top 10% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 84%, with 66% reaching grade 5 or above, indicating solid foundational skills. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 87% recommending the school, although only 19% of students progress to top-third universities, suggesting room for improvement in higher education placements.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 58.3 | Top 10% 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%. | 84% | Top 11% 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%. | 66% | Top 12% 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%. | 56% | Top 13% 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%. | 47% | Top 13% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 75% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 134 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (358 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
My child feels safe
92%
School keeps me informed
91%
School has high expectations
91%
My child is happy
90%
Progress is communicated
88%
Behaviour is good
87%
I'd recommend this school
87%
My child makes good progress
86%
School supports development
82%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.7%
White Other5.2%
Mixed Other2.5%
Black African2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Asian Indian1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Black Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Black Caribbean0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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51.71855, 0.47042 · CM2 9ES
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN136863
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.moulshamhigh.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Moulsham High School rated by Ofsted?
Moulsham High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2020.
Is Moulsham High School a good school?
Moulsham High School scores 87.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Moulsham High School?
Based on 358 Ofsted Parent View responses, Moulsham High School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Moulsham High School in GCSEs?
Moulsham High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 58.3. 84% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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