The Boswells School
URN: 137874 • Chelmsford CM1 6LY
Overview
- Name
- The Boswells School
- URN
- 137874
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stephen Mansell (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01245264451
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Burnham Road, Chelmsford CM1 6LY
Summary
The Boswells School is a mixed secondary academy located in Chelmsford, Essex, catering to students aged 11-18. With a current enrolment of 1,409 pupils and a capacity of 1,431, the school is known for its academic excellence and strong community reputation. The school aims to provide a high-quality education through innovative teaching methods and a diverse range of extracurricular activities, fostering an environment where every student can thrive.
The school's ethos centres on being a "community of lifelong learners," promoting values such as kindness, respect, safety, and honesty. The curriculum is designed to be broad and balanced, allowing students to pursue personalised learning paths guided by expert educators. This approach not only focuses on academic achievement but also on character development, preparing students to become responsible global citizens.
The Boswells School encourages parental involvement and offers opportunities for school tours and open evenings for prospective students. The leadership team, under Headteacher Stephen Mansell, is committed to maintaining a supportive and dynamic learning environment, ensuring that all students have the resources and guidance needed to succeed.
The school's ethos centres on being a "community of lifelong learners," promoting values such as kindness, respect, safety, and honesty. The curriculum is designed to be broad and balanced, allowing students to pursue personalised learning paths guided by expert educators. This approach not only focuses on academic achievement but also on character development, preparing students to become responsible global citizens.
The Boswells School encourages parental involvement and offers opportunities for school tours and open evenings for prospective students. The leadership team, under Headteacher Stephen Mansell, is committed to maintaining a supportive and dynamic learning environment, ensuring that all students have the resources and guidance needed to succeed.
Useful links
- School Calendar (What's On) (calendar)
- High Visibility Version (other)
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- Our Prospectus (other)
- Inclusion and Diversity (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies & Key Information (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 1431
- Pupils
- 1409
- Boys
- 706
- Girls
- 703
- FSM %
- 15.70
- Open date
- 2012-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1409 | 706 | 703 | 1431 | 15.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1440 | 710 | 730 | 1431 | 15.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1504 | 729 | 775 | 1431 | 13.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1504 | 729 | 775 | 1431 | 13.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1494 | 734 | 760 | 1431 | 9.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1467 | 727 | 740 | 1431 | 9.90 |
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