Chelmer Valley High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Court Road Broomfield Chelmsford Essex CM1 7ER |
| Phone | 01245440232 |
| Reference Number | 137260 |
Chelmer Valley High has demonstrated a strong performance across all areas assessed, earning a 'Good' rating overall. Pupils at the school thrive due to a wide array of educational opportunities and supportive relationships with staff, who set high expectations and actively discourage bullying. The school’s curriculum is ambitious and well-planned, allowing students to access a diverse range of subjects and develop essential skills for their future. Despite the positive environment, there are occasional challenges with engagement in lessons, particularly when pupils struggle to access learning material.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1155 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.74%
Girls: 49.26% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 116 | 107 | 223 |
| 8 | 102 | 97 | 199 |
| 9 | 107 | 89 | 196 |
| 10 | 95 | 98 | 193 |
| 11 | 94 | 101 | 195 |
| 12 | 37 | 40 | 77 |
| 13 | 35 | 37 | 72 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.2% |
| White, Other | 2.4% |
| Indian | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| African | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 12 Oct 2017 | Short inspection |
| 14 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 11 Jul 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Chelmer Valley High School | |
| 11 Jul 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jun 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 16 Jun 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 18 Oct 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Oct 2004 | Full inspection |
| 04 Oct 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Ambitious and broad curriculum
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
- Active pupil participation in clubs and extracurricular activities
- High-quality sixth-form provision with extensive career guidance
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent adaptation of teaching for pupils struggling to learn
- Occasional low-level disruption in classes covered by supply teachers
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 63.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 32.54 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 32.95 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 9.1% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 121 | 28 |
| Third Preference | 136 | 15 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| > Sixth Form College | |
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0.56 miles |
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Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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1.42 miles |
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Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School
Dickens Place, Copperfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4UU |
1.49 miles |
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Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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1.51 miles |
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St Pius X Catholic Primary School
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1.54 miles |
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Tanglewood Nursery School
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1.55 miles |
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Parkwood Academy
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1.72 miles |
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Perryfields Junior School
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1.75 miles |
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1.88 miles |
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2.05 miles |
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2.1 miles |
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The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
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2.44 miles |
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Trinity Road Primary School
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Westlands Community Primary School
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Lift Columbus
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1.51 miles |
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1.81 miles |
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1.95 miles |
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