The Boswells School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Chelmsford, CM1 6LY
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 42% in England
7 of 11 in Chelmsford
Pupils
1,423
First preferences per place
1.02
2026/27
Absence
7.2%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 48.7 | 46.4 | 48.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46% | 48% | 46% | |
| Average English grade | 5.1 | 4.8 | 4.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 53% | 46% | 56% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.29 | -0.16 | — |
70% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Beaulieu Park School · 0.8 mi · Outstanding · Top 12% in England
- Chelmsford County High School for Girls · 1.1 mi · Outstanding · Top 1% in England
- St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford · 1.2 mi · No rating · Top 34% in England
- King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford · 1.2 mi · Report card · Top 1% in England
- Chelmer Valley High School · 1.8 mi · Good · Top 50% in England
- Moulsham High School · 2.3 mi · Good · Top 13% in England
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The neighbourhood
The Boswells School is in Springfield North (typical home £450,000, crime low).
What is The Boswells School's Ofsted rating?
The Boswells School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does The Boswells School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Boswells School is in the top 42% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.