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Moulsham High School

State school · Chelmsford, CM2 9ES
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,670 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,670 ·
Local authority
Essex County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Miss Julia Mead

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Moulsham Junior School 46 %
Mildmay Junior School 17 %
Other 9 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Westlands Community Primary School 6 %
Unknown 5 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Writtle Junior School 5 %
Beehive Lane Community Primary School 2 %
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School 2 %
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School 2 %
Trinity Road Primary School 2 %
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford 1 %
Kings Road Primary School 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
76%
LA avg.
61%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
62.8%
LA avg.
43.4%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
35.34
LA avg.
33.44
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
83
Number of teachers
20:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
4 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,670
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Brian Close
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 9ES
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Telephone: 01245 260101

Email: admin@moulshamhigh.essex.sch.uk

Website: http://www.moulshamhigh.org

Local authority: Essex County Council

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School data & information Moulsham High School Brian Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9ES
1,670 Pupil numbers
13 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
9 % Pupils whose first language is not English
20:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
83 Number of teachers
13 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
62.8%
LA avg.
43.4%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
56.40
LA avg.
44.70
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.67 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 91 5
Social Science: Citizenship GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 66 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 6
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 253 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 177 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 117 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 253 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 253 6
Economics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 8
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 7
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 66 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 66 8
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 7

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
10.7%
LA avg.
15.2%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
35.34
LA avg.
33.44
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 12 A
Religious Studies GCE A level 7 A
Psychology GCE A level 42 B
Physics GCE A level 13 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 14 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 6 B
Mathematics GCE A level 28 B
History GCE A level 27 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 18 B
Geography GCE A level 33 B
Film Studies GCE A level 6 A
English Literature GCE A level 18 A
Economics GCE A level 19 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 11 B
Chemistry GCE A level 27 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 46 B
Biology GCE A level 35 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 7 A
Psychology GCE AS level 44 B
Physics GCE AS level 14 C
History GCE AS level 32 B
Government and Politics GCE AS level 19 C
Geography GCE AS level 40 B
Chemistry GCE AS level 31 C
Biology GCE AS level 32 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Moulsham High School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
4 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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