Secondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Chelmsford (2025)
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Listed with official 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 SecondaryAttainment 8: 83.3
- 299Chelmsford County High School for GirlsChelmsford · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 80.7
- 395New Hall SchoolChelmsford · Independent All-throughAttainment 8: 70.5
- 487Moulsham High SchoolChelmsford · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 58.3
- 586The Beaulieu Park SchoolChelmsford · Academy All-throughAttainment 8: 57.1
- 673Great Baddow High SchoolChelmsford · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 50.0
- 768St John Payne Catholic School, ChelmsfordChelmsford · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 49.9
- 869The Boswells SchoolChelmsford · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 48.4
- 958The Sandon SchoolChelmsford · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 46.6
- 1052Chelmer Valley High SchoolChelmsford · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 45.3
- 1151William de Ferrers SchoolChelmsford · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 44.1
- 1226Hylands SchoolChelmsford · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 37.8
| # | School | Sector | Attainment 8 | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 83.3 | 99.5 Top 5% | 83.3 Attainment 8 | 1,153 |
| 2 | Chelmsford County High School for Girls Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 80.7 | 98.8 Top 5% | 80.7 Attainment 8 | 1,275 |
| 3 | New Hall School Chelmsford · All-through · Ages 1–19 | Independent | 70.5 | 94.9 Top 5% | 70.5 Attainment 8 | 1,364 |
| 4 | Moulsham High School Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 58.3 | 86.6 Top 10% | 58.3 Attainment 8 | 1,662 |
| 5 | The Beaulieu Park School Chelmsford · All-through · Ages 4–19 | Academy | 57.1 | 85.9 Top 10% | 57.1 Attainment 8 | 1,763 |
| 6 | Great Baddow High School Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 50.0 | 73.4 Top 25% | 50.0 Attainment 8 | 1,516 |
| 7 | St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 49.9 | 68.4 Top 50% | 49.9 Attainment 8 | 1,241 |
| 8 | The Boswells School Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 48.4 | 68.8 Top 50% | 48.4 Attainment 8 | 1,423 |
| 9 | The Sandon School Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 46.6 | 57.7 Top 50% | 46.6 Attainment 8 | 1,218 |
| 10 | Chelmer Valley High School Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 45.3 | 52.2 Top 50% | 45.3 Attainment 8 | 1,200 |
| 11 | William de Ferrers School Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 44.1 | 51.3 Top 50% | 44.1 Attainment 8 | 1,237 |
| 12 | Hylands School Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 37.8 | 26.2 Lower 50% | 37.8 Attainment 8 | 614 |
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford in Chelmsford leads the 2025 list of secondary schools by attainment 8 in Chelmsford with Attainment 8 83.3. 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 by attainment 8 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 gcse results school in Chelmsford?
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford in Chelmsford, East of England ranks first among secondary schools by attainment 8 in Chelmsford with Attainment 8 83.3 (Pupils on roll: 1,153).
How are secondary schools by attainment 8 in Chelmsford ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
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.