SchoolScoresBest secondary schools in Chelmsford
How this list works. Ranked by the percentage of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE, averaged over up to the last three years and weighted by the number of pupils each year. Only years with at least 10 pupils count, and a school needs at least one such year to be ranked. Independent schools, special schools and alternative provision are not ranked because their results aren't comparable. Ofsted outcomes are shown alongside but are not part of the ranking. Full methodology.
| # | School | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelmsford County High School for Girls Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · Grammar school (selective) | 100% |
| 2 | King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 exceptional, 5 strong · Grammar school (selective) | 99% |
| 3 | The Beaulieu Park School Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 2 years of results | 64% |
| 4 | Moulsham High School Ofsted: Good (2020), improved significantly 2024 | 63% |
| 5 | Great Baddow High School Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected | 54% |
| 6 | St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2024 | 50% |
| 7 | The Boswells School Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 | 47% |
| 8 | The Sandon School Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) | 45% |
| 9 | Chelmer Valley High School Ofsted: Good (2023) | 42% |
| 10 | William de Ferrers School Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) | 36% |
| 11 | Hylands School Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 needs attention, 4 urgent improvement | 29% |
Result: grade 5 or above in English and maths. Source: DfE school performance tables to 2025; Ofsted inspection data.
Page updated 26 September 2026.