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The Boswells School
Burnham Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6LY, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.8 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,409
Capacity
1,431
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong focus on academic achievement, this secondary school boasts a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.4, placing it in the top 36% of schools nationally. A commendable 70% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 74% progress to university, with 22% attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 38%, which may be a consideration for parents seeking a more traditional academic pathway.
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Last inspected: 24 April 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 48.4 | Top 36% 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%. | 70% | Top 38% 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%. | 46% | Top 44% 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%. | 38% | Top 29% 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%. | 33% | Top 29% 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%. | 74% | 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%. | 22% | Above avg |
Based on 128 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.9%
White Other4.5%
Black African3.8%
Asian Indian2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Black Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.74940, 0.49049 · CM1 6LY
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN137874
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.boswells-school.com
Frequently asked questions
What is The Boswells School rated by Ofsted?
The Boswells School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 April 2013.
Is The Boswells School a good school?
The Boswells School scores 57.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% 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 The Boswells School in GCSEs?
The Boswells School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.4. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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