Chelmsford secondary schools league table 2025
Secondary and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 3 and 4. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 12 schools in Chelmsford, East of England. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- 1100King Edward VI Grammar School, ChelmsfordChelmsford · Academy Secondary83.3 Attainment 8 · 1,153 students
- 299Chelmsford County High School for GirlsChelmsford · Academy Secondary80.7 Attainment 8 · 1,275 students
- 395New Hall SchoolChelmsford · Independent All-through70.5 Attainment 8 · 1,364 students
- 487Moulsham High SchoolChelmsford · Academy Secondary58.3 Attainment 8 · 1,662 students
- 586The Beaulieu Park SchoolChelmsford · Academy All-through57.1 Attainment 8 · 1,763 students
- 673Great Baddow High SchoolChelmsford · Academy Secondary50.0 Attainment 8 · 1,516 students
- 769The Boswells SchoolChelmsford · Academy Secondary48.4 Attainment 8 · 1,423 students
- 868St John Payne Catholic School, ChelmsfordChelmsford · Local authority Secondary49.9 Attainment 8 · 1,241 students
- 958The Sandon SchoolChelmsford · Academy Secondary46.6 Attainment 8 · 1,218 students
- 1052Chelmer Valley High SchoolChelmsford · Academy Secondary45.3 Attainment 8 · 1,200 students
- 1151William de Ferrers SchoolChelmsford · Academy Secondary44.1 Attainment 8 · 1,237 students
- 1226Hylands SchoolChelmsford · Academy Secondary37.8 Attainment 8 · 614 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 99.5 Top 5% | 83.3 Attainment 8 | 1,153 |
| 2 | Chelmsford County High School for Girls Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.8 Top 5% | 80.7 Attainment 8 | 1,275 |
| 3 | New Hall School Chelmsford · All-through · Ages 1–19 | Independent | 94.9 Top 5% | 70.5 Attainment 8 | 1,364 |
| 4 | Moulsham High School Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 86.6 Top 10% | 58.3 Attainment 8 | 1,662 |
| 5 | The Beaulieu Park School Chelmsford · All-through · Ages 4–19 | Academy | 85.9 Top 10% | 57.1 Attainment 8 | 1,763 |
| 6 | Great Baddow High School Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 73.4 Top 25% | 50.0 Attainment 8 | 1,516 |
| 7 | The Boswells School Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 68.8 Top 50% | 48.4 Attainment 8 | 1,423 |
| 8 | St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 68.4 Top 50% | 49.9 Attainment 8 | 1,241 |
| 9 | The Sandon School Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 57.7 Top 50% | 46.6 Attainment 8 | 1,218 |
| 10 | Chelmer Valley High School Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 52.2 Top 50% | 45.3 Attainment 8 | 1,200 |
| 11 | William de Ferrers School Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 51.3 Top 50% | 44.1 Attainment 8 | 1,237 |
| 12 | Hylands School Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 26.2 Lower 50% | 37.8 Attainment 8 | 614 |
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford in Chelmsford leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in Chelmsford with a Success Index (England) of 99.5. Of the 12 schools shown, 10 are academy, 1 are independent, 1 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider East of England secondary schools league table, every school on the Chelmsford page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best secondary school in Chelmsford?
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford in Chelmsford, East of England ranks first among secondary schools in Chelmsford with a Success Index (England) of 99.5 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,153).
How are secondary schools in Chelmsford ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.