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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Broomfield Road, Chelmsford CM1 3SX
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford is a selective academy. It has about 1,130 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In December 2021 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attainment, Attendance, Destinations and Sixth form. Relative weaknesses include Representation, Disadvantaged pupils and Admissions.
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Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is excellent, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite low.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is very low. There is an entrance exam.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. There is no information for students up to age 16. Progress at 16-18 is below average.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
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