Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Chelmsford, Essex, East of England · CM1 1RW
A selective girls' grammar in Chelmsford, this is one of Essex's most academically formidable state schools. Ofsted judged it Outstanding across every category at its most recent inspection, from quality of education to sixth form. With 1,236 pupils against a capacity of 1,285, it runs close to full, and a quarter of pupils speak English as an additional language, pointing to a diverse intake drawn from across the region.
1,236
Pupils
Outstanding
Ofsted
180
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,236
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 16.7
- Location
- Chelmsford, Essex, East of England
- Website
- http://www.cchs.co.uk/
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- CSSE (Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex)
- Exam board
- Bespoke
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths
- Places (PAN)
- 180
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Registration opens
12 May 2026
Registration closesNext
19 June 2026
Exam date
19 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Attainment 8
80.7
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
99%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results here sit far above the national picture. The average Attainment 8 score of 80.7 dwarfs the national average of 46.9, and 99% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against a national figure of 47%. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 16.7 supports a cohort already selected for academic ability.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 4.13%
- EHC plans
- 0.32%
- English as additional language
- 25.2%
- Free school meals
- 4.2%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 23 January 2024
The last word
An exceptionally high-performing girls' grammar where strong results are the norm. Entry is via the competitive CSSE 11+ in English and Maths, with 180 places on offer.
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Chelmsford County High School for Girls 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Chelmsford County High School for Girls located?
Chelmsford County High School for Girls is located at Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1RW.
What type of school is Chelmsford County High School for Girls?
Chelmsford County High School for Girls is a state grammar school in East of England.
What subjects does Chelmsford County High School for Girls test in the 11+?
Chelmsford County High School for Girls tests English and Maths at 11+.
Which exam board does Chelmsford County High School for Girls use for the 11+?
Chelmsford County High School for Girls's 11+ uses Bespoke.
When is the Chelmsford County High School for Girls 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Chelmsford County High School for Girls 11+ exam is on 19 September 2026.
How do I apply to Chelmsford County High School for Girls?
For 2027 entry, registration opens on 12 May 2026, registration closes on 19 June 2026 and the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Chelmsford County High School for Girls 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Chelmsford County High School for Girls releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Chelmsford County High School for Girls belong to?
Chelmsford County High School for Girls is part of the CSSE (Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex) consortium.
How many places does Chelmsford County High School for Girls offer?
Chelmsford County High School for Girls has a published admission number of 180 places.
How many pupils attend Chelmsford County High School for Girls?
Chelmsford County High School for Girls has approximately 1,236 pupils on roll.
What is Chelmsford County High School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Chelmsford County High School for Girls was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its inspection on 23 January 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.