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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
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- Chelmsford CM1 3SX
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils use and understand a variety of sophisticated vocabulary when discussing and debating topics in class.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Around the school, pupils’ behaviour is exemplary.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have very strong subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers support pupils effectively and encourage them to read widely around their subjects.
Strengths and Challenges: High expectations of pupils’ learning and behaviour are systematically promoted.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents say that leaders care about their children and do the best for them.
Communication: Leaders support them to continue to improve their practice and are mindful of their workload.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents, pupils and staff are overwhelmingly positive about the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders listened to concerns and acted quickly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders’ plans for the future are clear and support the school to be the best it can be.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying rarely happens. If it does, it is dealt with swiftly and effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There is a firm and well-embedded culture of tolerance and care.
Extracurricular Offerings: From the combined cadet force to sports and chess clubs, there is something for everyone.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The house system and the variety of clubs encourage pupils to socialise together and learn from each other.
Career Counselling Services: All pupils receive high-quality careers advice and guidance.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND have their needs identified accurately in detailed support plans.
Subjects Offered: Pupils study a broad range of subjects, including different languages such as Latin and Mandarin.
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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 1134 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 99% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
99.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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One of the top public grammar schools in England, KEGS has a long history that dates back to its founding in 1551 as well as earlier beginnings.
There is a high emphasis on academic accomplishment at this school, which specialises in offering specialised instruction to gifted young people. The majority of students—boys who enter in Year 7 as well as students, including females, who enter for the sixth form—go on to prestigious institutions.
At KEGS, there is a strong emphasis on work ethic, which is a result of the driven faculty and staff.
As an example, 23 students who left us in the summer of 2019 went on to study at Oxford or Cambridge, and another 23 students in the summer of 2019 were offered spots to study medicine at universities, placing us near the top of the national rankings for GCSE and A level results.
The average number of top grades received by KEGS students at the 2019 GCSE was higher than any other state school (7-9).
League tables, however, are not our guiding concept because we also respect the breadth of research, and depending on what they contain or how they are scored, such tables can occasionally be deceptive.
However, despite the undeniable emphasis on academic studies, our main goal is to support our students' development as well-rounded people.
We place a lot of emphasis on the idea of doing good deeds for people, both inside and outside of the school. Our pastoral system offers exceptional support and supervision, and our goal is for students to look forward to attending school every day out of a pure love of learning and the sense of community that comes with attending KEGS.
We also place a high value on the multiple collaborations we have with the primary and secondary schools in the area, and we think KEGS should continue to play a significant role in the Chelmsford neighbourhood as it has for many years.
Quicquid agas sapiens age fortiter ex animoque, the school's motto, has historically been translated at KEGS as "Whatever thine hand findeth to do, do it with thy might" (Ecclesiastes 9:10). This is the exact attitude with which KEGS students and staff work on a daily basis.
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One of the top public grammar schools in England, KEGS has a long history that dates back to its founding in 1551 as well as earlier beginnings.
There is a high emphasis on academic accomplishment at this school, which specialises in offering specialised instruction to gifted young people. The majority of students—boys who enter in Year 7 as well as students, including females, who enter for the sixth form—go on to prestigious institutions.
At KEGS, there is a strong emphasis on work ethic, which is a result of the driven faculty and staff.
As an example, 23 students who left us in the summer of 2019 went on to study at Oxford or Cambridge, and another 23 students in the summer of 2019 were offered spots to study medicine at universities, placing us near the top of the national rankings for GCSE and A level results.
The average number of top grades received by KEGS students at the 2019 GCSE was higher than any other state school (7-9).
League tables, however, are not our guiding concept because we also respect the breadth of research, and depending on what they contain or how they are scored, such tables can occasionally be deceptive.
However, despite the undeniable emphasis on academic studies, our main goal is to support our students' development as well-rounded people.
We place a lot of emphasis on the idea of doing good deeds for people, both inside and outside of the school. Our pastoral system offers exceptional support and supervision, and our goal is for students to look forward to attending school every day out of a pure love of learning and the sense of community that comes with attending KEGS.
We also place a high value on the multiple collaborations we have with the primary and secondary schools in the area, and we think KEGS should continue to play a significant role in the Chelmsford neighbourhood as it has for many years.
Quicquid agas sapiens age fortiter ex animoque, the school's motto, has historically been translated at KEGS as "Whatever thine hand findeth to do, do it with thy might" (Ecclesiastes 9:10). This is the exact attitude with which KEGS students and staff work on a daily basis.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 17.3 | - | 17.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 99% | 98% | 46% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 61.70% | 35.00% | 10.30% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.82 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 81.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 31.82% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 46.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 100% | 25.81% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 11.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 16.08% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.13 | 2.88 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 92.37% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 151 | 162 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 86.24% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 33.18% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 97% | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 8.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.66% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.51% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.73% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.83 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 84.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 35.53% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 49.94% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 99% | 25.85% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% | 13.56% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% | 18.15% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.51 | 3.12 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 92.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 162 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 88.34% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 35.51% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 97% | 32.39% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 7.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 12.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.61% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.25% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.84 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 82 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 30.57% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 47.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 95% | 26.86% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 93% 16 | 11.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 93% 15 | 17.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 8.06 | 3 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 93.06% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 112 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 86.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 3% | 35.59% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 96% | 31.88% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.13% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.15% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.36% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.01% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 1.1 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 82.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 32.08% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 48.68% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 80% | 24.74% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 77% 19 | 11.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 78% 18 | 16.86% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.96 | 3.1 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 87.55% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 112 | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 96% | 32.82% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.37% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.55% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.03% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.9 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 80.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 34.8% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 51.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 97% | 27.57% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 96% | 16.98% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 96% | 18.71% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 88.7% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 111 | 179 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.34% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.42% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 96% | 35.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.39% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.65% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.62% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 47.15 | 30.27 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 48.71 | 29.45 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 61.70% | 10.62% | 13.67% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 187 | 171 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 89% | 52.72% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 8.09% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 4% | 25.34% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 10.08% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 51.35 | 32.48 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | A | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 51.99 | 30.51 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 73.0% | 12.97% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 190 | 208 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 84% | 54.93% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 6.96% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 5% | 22.96% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 11.11% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 46.99 1 | 28.53 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 48.16 1 | 28.97 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 59.3% | 10.48% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 179 | 210 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 87% | 50.44% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 10.02% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 25.79% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 1% | 8.33% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 45.67 2 | 28.93 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 47.20 1 | 29.63 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 57.2% | 10.8% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 20 | 39.8% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 8.42% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 23.62% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 3.76% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 43.47 | 25.31 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 46.52 | 27.52 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 52.5% | 9.13% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 12 | 46.42% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 8.63% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 25.26% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.7% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Local authority ratio 20 : 1