Hylands School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Chelmsford, CM1 3ET
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 8% in England
11 of 11 in Chelmsford
Pupils
614
First preferences per place
0.16
2026/27
Absence
12.3%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 35.0 | 32.6 | 37.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25% | 25% | 38% | |
| Average English grade | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.5 | 3.4 | 4.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 35% | 27% | 39% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.89 | -0.86 | — |
54% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford · 1.3 mi · Report card · Top 1% in England
- Moulsham High School · 1.5 mi · Good · Top 13% in England
- Chelmsford County High School for Girls · 1.5 mi · Outstanding · Top 1% in England
- St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford · 1.9 mi · No rating · Top 34% in England
- Great Baddow High School · 2.2 mi · Report card · Top 28% in England
- The Boswells School · 2.6 mi · No rating · Top 42% in England
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The neighbourhood
Hylands School is in Writtle & Highwood (typical home £485,000, crime low).
What is Hylands School's Ofsted rating?
Hylands School is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Hylands School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Hylands School is in the bottom 8% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.