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Chelmer Valley High School
Court Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7ER, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.2 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,155
Capacity
1,168
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results where it ranks in the top 53% nationally for Attainment 8. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 67%, which is commendable, though only 43% reach grade 5 or above. Additionally, 64% of students progress to university, with a notable 18% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a strong pathway to higher education.
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Last inspected: 13 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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. | 45.3 | Bottom 47% 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%. | 67% | Top 46% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 47% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 47% 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%. | 64% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 85 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.2%
White Other2.4%
Asian Indian1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Mixed Other1.3%
Black African1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Black Other0.5%
Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.77135, 0.46728 · CM1 7ER
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN137260
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Chelmer Valley High School rated by Ofsted?
Chelmer Valley High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 June 2023.
Is Chelmer Valley High School a good school?
Chelmer Valley High School scores 47.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% 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 Chelmer Valley High School in GCSEs?
Chelmer Valley High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.3. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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