King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

About King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford is an academy converter in Chelmsford, Essex, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,138 pupils on roll. It is part of KING EDWARD VI GRAMMAR SCHOOL, CHELMSFORD. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 December 2021) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 83 (2025/26). 2.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.2% 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

1,138 / 1,142 (100%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

8 December 2021

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 3SX

Phone

01245353510

Headteacher

Natalie Wilson

Website

www.kegs.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford?

King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford is an academy converter in Chelmsford, Essex, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford have?

King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford has 1,138 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford's Ofsted rating?

King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 December 2021).

How does King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford perform at GCSE?

Pupils at King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 83 in 2025/26.

Is King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford part of an academy trust?

Yes — King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford is part of KING EDWARD VI GRAMMAR SCHOOL, CHELMSFORD.

Where is King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford?

King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford is located at Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3SX.