Chelmer Valley High School vs The Beaulieu Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chelmer Valley High School
Chelmsford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,200 students
The Beaulieu Park School
Chelmsford · Academy all-through · Ages 4–19
1,763 students
| Measure | Chelmer Valley High School Chelmsford, East of England | The Beaulieu Park School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #229 of 460 | #62 of 460 |
| National rank | #1867 of 4,090 | #403 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 1,200 | 1,763 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,200 | 1,763 |
| Free school meals | 23.2% | 11.4% |
| Capacity filled | 102.7% | 87.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.3 | 57.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.1% | 62.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.2% | 81.6% |
| EBacc average points | 3.92 | 5.46 |
| A level points per entry | 32.4 | – |
| town | Chelmsford | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.chelmervalleyhighschool.co.uk | www.beaulieuparkschool.com |
The verdict
- •The Beaulieu Park School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.9 vs 52.2).
- •The Beaulieu Park School is the larger school with 1,763 students compared with 1,200.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chelmer Valley High School better than The Beaulieu Park School?
On the Success Index (England), The Beaulieu Park School ranks higher (85.9 vs 52.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Chelmer Valley High School and The Beaulieu Park School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chelmer Valley High School: 1,200. The Beaulieu Park School: 1,763. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chelmer Valley High School and The Beaulieu Park School rank in East of England?
Chelmer Valley High School is 229th of 460 and The Beaulieu Park School is 62nd of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).