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Hylands School
Chelmsford Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3ET, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.7 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
640
Capacity
1,100
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
58%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 37.8, this secondary school is performing in the top 87% across the UK, indicating solid academic potential for students. However, recent Ofsted findings classify the school as requiring improvement, which may raise concerns for some parents. While 54% of pupils achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the low EBacc entry rate of 3% suggests limited engagement in a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 7 June 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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. | 37.8 | Bottom 13% 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%. | 54% | Bottom 22% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 3% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 3% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 59% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 44 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.3%
Black African7.8%
Mixed Other4.8%
White Other4.1%
Asian Indian3.9%
Other2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.6%
Asian Other1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.72897, 0.44018 · CM1 3ET
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN137072
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hylands-tkat.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Hylands School rated by Ofsted?
Hylands School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 June 2023.
Is Hylands School a good school?
Hylands School scores 9.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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 Hylands School in GCSEs?
Hylands School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.8. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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