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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Essex·Secondary·East of England·Academy converter·CM1 3SX
URN: 136642OutstandingOfsted published 31 Jan 2022
83.3
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
+1.11
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [0.87, 1.34]
100.0%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
98.7%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
49.0
A level APS
Average points per entry · 2024/2025
Decision summary
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Academic outcomesVery strong academic outcomes
Attainment 8 of 83.3 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 83.3
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 100%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupil progressAbove-average progress
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +1.11
- Confidence interval:
- [0.87, 1.34]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Grammar School Entry
Only source-backed entry information found on the school's own website is shown below.
Official links
Verified key dates
Registration opens
12 May 2026
Registration deadline
19 Jun 2026
Exam date
19 Sept 2026
Verified exam details
Exam type
CSSE 11+
Exam provider
Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE)
Entry requirements
To apply for Year 7, families must register for the CSSE 11+ and separately submit their local-authority secondary-school application. KEGS states that the CSSE administers the test and the school then allocates places under its published admissions policy.
Exam dates and admissions evidence
The live CSSE pages for 2027 entry state that the examination date is Saturday 19 September 2026, registration opens at 9am on 12 May 2026, and registration closes at 5pm on Friday 19 June 2026. KEGS says tours for current Year 5 pupils normally take place in March and July each year, with March bookings opening in mid January and July bookings in mid May, but the exact 2026 tour dates were not published on the public pages reviewed.
Verification
Data year
2026
Last verified
17 Apr 2026
Confidence
91%
Pages checked
5
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 150 | 83.3 | — | 100.0% | 98.7% | 8.2 |
| 2023/2024 | 150 | 83.7 | +1.11 | 99.3% | 97.3% | 8.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 149 | 81.5 | +0.82 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7.1 |
| 2021/2022 | 150 | 84.1 | +0.83 | 99.0% | 99.0% | 7.5 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Essex for local comparison.
Colchester Royal Grammar School
Ofsted InadequateAttainment 8 82.1Progress 8 +1.09
Compare with King Edward VI Grammar School, ChelmsfordChelmsford County High School for Girls
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 80.7Progress 8 +0.76
Compare with King Edward VI Grammar School, ChelmsfordColchester County High School for Girls
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 80.6Progress 8 +0.99
Compare with King Edward VI Grammar School, ChelmsfordBrentwood Ursuline Convent High School
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 61.0Progress 8 +1.01
Compare with King Edward VI Grammar School, ChelmsfordSaffron Walden County High School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 59.7Progress 8 +0.28
Compare with King Edward VI Grammar School, ChelmsfordSchool information
| URN | 136642 |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Natalie Wilson |
| Trust | KING EDWARD VI GRAMMAR SCHOOL, CHELMSFORD |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | CM1 3SX |
| Latest pupils | 150 |
| FSM eligible | 2.0% |
Contact and identifiers
Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3SX
www.kegs.org.ukView local authority page1245353510| DfE number | 5411 |
| UKPRN | 10033360 |
| Opened | 1 Apr 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 26 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 31 Jan 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
View Ofsted report
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2022 |