What did Ofsted judge Chelmer Valley High School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Chelmer Valley High School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Chelmer Valley High School?

Chelmer Valley High School has 1,200 pupils on roll.

What ages does Chelmer Valley High School take?

Chelmer Valley High School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Chelmer Valley High School located?

Chelmer Valley High School is located in Chelmsford, CM1 7ER, Essex.

How do I apply to Chelmer Valley High School?

Chelmer Valley High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Chelmer Valley High School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Chelmer Valley High School was 4.263 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

What is the largest ethnic background at Chelmer Valley High School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 83.5% of pupils at Chelmer Valley High School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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Chelmer Valley High School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Chelmer Valley High School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Chelmer Valley High School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Chelmer Valley High School?: Chelmer Valley High School has 1,200 pupils on roll.
What ages does Chelmer Valley High School take?: Chelmer Valley High School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Chelmer Valley High School located?: Chelmer Valley High School is located in Chelmsford, CM1 7ER, Essex.
How do I apply to Chelmer Valley High School?: Chelmer Valley High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Chelmer Valley High School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Chelmer Valley High School was 4.263 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
What is the largest ethnic background at Chelmer Valley High School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 83.5% of pupils at Chelmer Valley High School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Chelmer Valley High School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Chelmer Valley High School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Chelmer Valley High School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Chelmer Valley High School?: Chelmer Valley High School has 1,200 pupils on roll.
What ages does Chelmer Valley High School take?: Chelmer Valley High School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Chelmer Valley High School located?: Chelmer Valley High School is located in Chelmsford, CM1 7ER, Essex.
How do I apply to Chelmer Valley High School?: Chelmer Valley High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Chelmer Valley High School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Chelmer Valley High School was 4.263 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
What is the largest ethnic background at Chelmer Valley High School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 83.5% of pupils at Chelmer Valley High School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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