How many pupils does Chelmer Valley High School have?

Chelmer Valley High School has 1,155 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Chelmer Valley High School's Ofsted rating?

Chelmer Valley High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 June 2023).

How does Chelmer Valley High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Chelmer Valley High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48 in 2025/26.

Is Chelmer Valley High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Chelmer Valley High School is part of CHELMER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL.

Where is Chelmer Valley High School?

Chelmer Valley High School is located at Court Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7ER.

Chelmer Valley High School

Court Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7ER

Good

Inspected 13 June 2023

Good

Ofsted

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,155

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Chelmer Valley High School

Chelmer Valley High School is an academy converter in Chelmsford, Essex, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,155 pupils on roll. It is part of CHELMER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 June 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48 (2025/26). 21.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Essex →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,155 / 1,168 (99%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 13 June 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

21.4%

Free school meals

5.1%

EAL

2.7%

SEN support

12.6%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

48.0

Attainment 8

192 pupils

50%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

66.1%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+

A-level average grade

44 students

9.1%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

64%

To higher education

18%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

96%

Sustained destination

88%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.0%

Overall absence

17.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

65.11

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +5.1 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24

11.72

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +3.1 vs 2023/24

£51,809

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,412 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

7.8

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,411

Spend per pupil

£7,549

Income per pupil

57%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Court Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7ER
Phone: 01245440232
Headteacher: Tom Sparks
Website: http://www.chelmervalleyhighschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

CHELMER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Chelmer Valley High School?: Chelmer Valley High School is an academy converter in Chelmsford, Essex, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Chelmer Valley High School have?: Chelmer Valley High School has 1,155 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Chelmer Valley High School's Ofsted rating?: Chelmer Valley High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 June 2023).
How does Chelmer Valley High School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Chelmer Valley High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48 in 2025/26.
Is Chelmer Valley High School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Chelmer Valley High School is part of CHELMER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL.
Where is Chelmer Valley High School?: Chelmer Valley High School is located at Court Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7ER.

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