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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Board of Trustees (governance)
- Governance Documents (governance)
- Academy Trust Membership Details and Register of Business Interests (governance)
- Absence and Medical (sen)
- Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools: “Chelmsford County High School for Girls has presented a compelling profile of evidence that demonstrates they are Excelling across all eight competencies of the School Mental Health Award.” (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Speech Day (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Pastoral Events (calendar)
- Year 8 Meet the Tutor Evening (calendar)
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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