The Boswells School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Burnham Road Chelmsford Essex CM1 6LY |
| Phone | 01245264451 |
| Reference Number | 137874 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1409 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.11%
Girls: 49.89% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 132 | 115 | 247 |
| 8 | 128 | 111 | 239 |
| 9 | 119 | 118 | 237 |
| 10 | 102 | 136 | 238 |
| 11 | 119 | 121 | 240 |
| 12 | 60 | 51 | 111 |
| 13 | 46 | 51 | 97 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75.9% |
| White, Other | 4.5% |
| African | 3.8% |
| Indian | 2.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2023-04-27 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 2023-02-21 | School inspectionSchool inspection, PDF - 27 April 2023 |
| 2017-02-22 | Short inspectionShort inspection, PDF - 15 March 2017 |
| 2013-04-24 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 17 May 2013 |
| 2012-09-04 | Academy conversion letterAcademy conversion letter, PDF - 07 September 2012 |
| 2012-02-28 | Curriculum and development visitCurriculum and development visit, PDF - 27 March 2012 |
| Previously as The Boswells School | |
| 2010-03-03 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 23 March 2010 |
| 2006-12-05 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 09 January 2007 |
| 2001-02-05 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 16 May 2001 |
| 2010-03-03 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 23 March 2010 |
| 2006-12-05 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 09 January 2007 |
| 2001-02-05 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 16 May 2001 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 48.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Perryfields Junior School
Lawn Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7PP |
0.14 miles |
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Perryfields Infant School
Lawn Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7PP |
0.14 miles |
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The Tyrrells School
Tavistock Road, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6JN |
0.18 miles |
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Springfield Primary School
Forsythia Close, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6XW |
0.36 miles |
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The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School
Beardsley Drive, North Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6ZQ |
0.42 miles |
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Trinity Road Primary School
Trinity Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6HS |
1 miles |
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Barnes Farm Primary School
Henniker Gate, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6QH |
1.05 miles |
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The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
Victoria Road, The Cathedral C of E primary, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1PA |
1.09 miles |
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Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford
Brook End Road South, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6PT |
1.26 miles |
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St Pius X Catholic Primary School
Tennyson Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4HY |
1.27 miles |
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Broomfield Primary School
School Lane, Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7DN |
1.31 miles |
|
Maltese Road Primary School
Maltese Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2PA |
1.31 miles |
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Kings Road Primary School
Kings Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2BB |
1.33 miles |
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Tanglewood Nursery School
Melbourne Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 2DX |
1.46 miles |
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Parkwood Academy
Melbourne Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2DX |
1.52 miles |
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Meadgate Primary School
Mascalls Way, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7NS |
1.71 miles |
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0RG |
1.72 miles |
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St Anne's School
154 London Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0AW |
1.81 miles |
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St Cedd's School
178a New London Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0AR |
1.86 miles |
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Oaklands Infant School
Vicarage Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9PH |
1.92 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Chelmsford Hospital School
Stump Lane, Springfield Green, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7SJ |
0.44 miles |
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The Beaulieu Park School
Armistice Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 6DT |
0.81 miles |
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Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1RW |
1.05 miles |
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St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford
Patching Hall Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4BS |
1.19 miles |
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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3SX |
1.29 miles |
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Lift Columbus
Oliver Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4ZB |
1.35 miles |
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New Hall School
The Avenue, Chelmsford, CM3 3HS |
1.36 miles |
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The Hawthorns School
Thornhurst Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2XT |
1.7 miles |
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The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy
Fox Crescent, Chelmsford, CM1 2XT |
1.78 miles |
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Chelmer Valley High School
Court Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7ER |
1.81 miles |
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Chelmsford College
Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JQ |
1.98 miles |
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The Belsteads School
Back Lane, Little Waltham, Near Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3PP |
2 miles |
|
Octavia House Schools, Essex
High Street, Great Baddow, CM2 7HH |
2.25 miles |
|
Moulsham High School
Brian Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9ES |
2.3 miles |
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Great Baddow High School
Duffield Road, Beehive Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9RZ |
2.48 miles |
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Hylands School
Chelmsford Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3ET |
2.57 miles |
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The Sandon School
Molrams Lane, Sandon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7AQ |
2.58 miles |
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Writtle College Limited
Lordship Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3RR |
2.8 miles |
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Clarity Independent School
Bridge Farm Barn, Woodhill Road, Sandon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7SG |
2.99 miles |
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Thriftwood School
Slades Lane, Galleywood, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8RW |
3.41 miles |