Chelmsford County High School for Girls

About Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Chelmsford County High School for Girls is an academy converter in Chelmsford, Essex, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,236 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. It is part of CHELMSFORD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 January 2024) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 81.4 (2025/26). 4.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 27.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Girls

Pupils / Capacity

1,236 / 1,285 (96%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

23 January 2024

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1RW

Phone

01245352592

Headteacher

Stephen Lawlor

Website

http://www.cchs.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Chelmsford County High School for Girls?

Chelmsford County High School for Girls is an academy converter in Chelmsford, Essex, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

Is Chelmsford County High School for Girls a girls school?

Yes — Chelmsford County High School for Girls is a girls school.

How many pupils does Chelmsford County High School for Girls have?

Chelmsford County High School for Girls has 1,236 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Chelmsford County High School for Girls's Ofsted rating?

Chelmsford County High School for Girls was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 January 2024).

How does Chelmsford County High School for Girls perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Chelmsford County High School for Girls achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 81.4 in 2025/26.

Is Chelmsford County High School for Girls part of an academy trust?

Yes — Chelmsford County High School for Girls is part of CHELMSFORD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.

Where is Chelmsford County High School for Girls?

Chelmsford County High School for Girls is located at Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1RW.