Chelmsford College

Type General Further Education and Tertiary / Further education
Age Range 16-99
Religion Does not apply
Address Moulsham Street
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 0JQ
Reference Number 130679

Chelmsford College has been rated as good overall, maintaining its previous inspection outcomes. The college, which serves a significant number of learners from various vocational backgrounds, provides strong educational programs characterized by high expectations and effective support from teachers. Students are generally engaged, with many demonstrating professional behavior and successfully developing their skills in a supportive environment. The college's leadership is proactive in identifying local skills needs and adapting its curriculum accordingly, including a focus on T-levels and apprenticeships. However, while most learners achieve their qualifications, there are concerns around the apprenticeship programs, particularly with retention and feedback quality for apprentices.

General Makeup

Number of pupils

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
12 Unknown Unknown Unknown
13 Unknown Unknown Unknown

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
Last Report Date 05 Mar 2024
Date Report
05 Mar 2024 Full inspection:
12 Dec 2017 Full inspection:
17 Nov 2015 Full inspection:
19 May 2014 Full inspection:
27 Apr 2009 Full inspection:
29 Jan 2008 Monitoring visit
24 Jan 2007 Reinspection
17 Jan 2005 Inspection
07 Feb 2002 Full inspection
09 Nov 2000 Full inspection

Strengths

  • High-quality education and support for learners
  • Strong professional development opportunities for teachers
  • Effective partnerships with employers to inform curriculum design
  • Well-coordinated support for learners with high needs
  • Good careers advice and positive progression for learners

Areas for Improvement

  • Apprentices do not receive sufficient feedback and targets
  • Too few apprentices complete their programs within planned timescales
  • Quality of mathematics teaching is variable

Name Distance
Oaklands Infant School
Vicarage Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9PH
0.11 miles
St Cedd's School
178a New London Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0AR
0.21 miles
St Anne's School
154 London Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0AW
0.23 miles
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0RG
0.29 miles
Moulsham Infant School
Princes Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9DG
0.35 miles
Moulsham Junior School
Princes Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9DG
0.35 miles
Widford Lodge School
Widford Lodge, Chelmsford, CM2 9AN
0.5 miles
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
Victoria Road, The Cathedral C of E primary, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1PA
0.9 miles
Westlands Community Primary School
Beeches Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2SB
0.95 miles
Mildmay Primary School
Robin Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8AU
0.96 miles
Beehive Lane Community Primary School
Beehive Lane, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9SR
1.07 miles
Trinity Road Primary School
Trinity Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6HS
1.08 miles
Maltese Road Primary School
Maltese Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2PA
1.13 miles
Meadgate Primary School
Mascalls Way, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7NS
1.19 miles
Woodcroft Nursery School
Dorset Avenue, Chelmsford, CM2 9UB
1.19 miles
Larkrise Primary School
Dorset Avenue, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9UB
1.25 miles
Kings Road Primary School
Kings Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2BB
1.38 miles
St Pius X Catholic Primary School
Tennyson Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4HY
1.72 miles
Parkwood Academy
Melbourne Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2DX
1.77 miles
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Barnard Road, Galleywood, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8RR
1.78 miles
Name Distance
Moulsham High School
Brian Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9ES
0.46 miles
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3SX
1.06 miles
Great Baddow High School
Duffield Road, Beehive Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9RZ
1.14 miles
Hylands School
Chelmsford Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3ET
1.16 miles
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1RW
1.29 miles
The Hawthorns School
Thornhurst Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2XT
1.45 miles
The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy
Fox Crescent, Chelmsford, CM1 2XT
1.46 miles
Octavia House Schools, Essex
High Street, Great Baddow, CM2 7HH
1.53 miles
Thriftwood School
Slades Lane, Galleywood, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8RW
1.56 miles
Chelmsford Hospital School
Stump Lane, Springfield Green, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7SJ
1.59 miles
Writtle College Limited
Lordship Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3RR
1.85 miles
St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford
Patching Hall Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4BS
1.87 miles
Lift Columbus
Oliver Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4ZB
1.98 miles
The Boswells School
Burnham Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6LY
1.98 miles
The Sandon School
Molrams Lane, Sandon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7AQ
2.23 miles
The Beaulieu Park School
Armistice Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 6DT
2.79 miles
Clarity Independent School
Bridge Farm Barn, Woodhill Road, Sandon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7SG
2.97 miles
Chelmer Valley High School
Court Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7ER
3.22 miles
New Hall School
The Avenue, Chelmsford, CM3 3HS
3.33 miles
The Belsteads School
Back Lane, Little Waltham, Near Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3PP
3.76 miles
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