Chelmsford County High School for Girls

URN: 136412 • Chelmsford CM1 1RW

Overview

Name
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
URN
136412
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Girls
Religious
None
Admissions
Selective
Trust
CHELMSFORD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
77.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Stephen Lawlor (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01245352592
Website
Visit
Address
Broomfield Road, Chelmsford CM1 1RW

Summary

Chelmsford County High School for Girls (CCHS) is a selective grammar school located in Chelmsford, Essex, established in 1907. As an academy converter, CCHS is committed to providing a high-quality academic education specifically for girls. The school has a current enrolment of 1,236 students, with a capacity for 1,260, and it maintains a strong focus on empowering young women through education.

The curriculum at CCHS is designed to challenge and inspire students, with a published admission number of 180 places for Year 7. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, fostering a well-rounded educational experience. Facilities include modern classrooms, a gymnasium, a swimming pool, and dedicated spaces for music and drama, supporting both academic and personal development.

CCHS prides itself on its inclusive community ethos, promoting British values and a supportive environment for all students. With a low percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (4.20%), the school aims to ensure that all girls receive the guidance and resources they need to excel academically and socially.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
CHELMSFORD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
Capacity
1260
Pupils
1236
Boys
0
Girls
1236
FSM %
4.20
Open date
2011-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-01-24
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1236 0 1236 1260 4.20
2024-09-11 1186 0 1186 1260 2.80
2023-09-11 1115 0 1115 1260 2.80
2022-09-11 1115 0 1115 1260 2.80
2021-09-11 1049 0 1049 1050 2.40
2020-09-11 987 0 987 1050 2.00

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