Chelmer Valley High School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Chelmsford, CM1 7ER
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 50% in England
9 of 11 in Chelmsford
Pupils
1,200
First preferences per place
0.85
2026/27
Absence
7.0%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 47.7 | 46.2 | 45.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42% | 42% | 43% | |
| Average English grade | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 54% | 48% | 42% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.02 | 0.25 | — |
67% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford · 1.4 mi · No rating · Top 34% in England
- The Beaulieu Park School · 1.5 mi · Outstanding · Top 12% in England
- The Boswells School · 1.8 mi · No rating · Top 42% in England
- Chelmsford County High School for Girls · 2.0 mi · Outstanding · Top 1% in England
- King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford · 2.2 mi · Report card · Top 1% in England
- Hylands School · 3.2 mi · Report card · Bottom 8% in England
The neighbourhood
Chelmer Valley High School is in South Broomfield (typical home £450,000, crime average).
What is Chelmer Valley High School's Ofsted rating?
Chelmer Valley High School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Chelmer Valley High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Chelmer Valley High School is in the top 50% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.