Chelmsford County High School for Girls vs King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 439 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Chelmsford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,275 students
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Chelmsford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,153 students
| Measure | Chelmsford County High School for Girls Chelmsford, East of England | King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 100 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #4 of 460 | #1 of 460 |
| National rank | #16 of 4,090 | #3 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,275 | 1,153 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,275 | 1,153 |
| Free school meals | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 80.7 | 83.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 99.4% | 100% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.4% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 7.94 | 8.24 |
| A level points per entry | 47.2 | 49.1 |
| town | Chelmsford | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cchs.co.uk/ | www.kegs.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (98.8 vs 99.5).
- •Chelmsford County High School for Girls is the larger school with 1,275 students compared with 1,153.
- •Chelmsford County High School for Girls is girls and King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford is co-educational.
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 Chelmsford County High School for Girls better than King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chelmsford County High School for Girls and King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford?
About 439 m in a straight line, between Chelmsford and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chelmsford County High School for Girls: 1,275. King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford: 1,153. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chelmsford County High School for Girls and King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford rank in East of England?
Chelmsford County High School for Girls is 4th of 460 and King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford is 1st of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).