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Moulsham High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMiss Julia Mead

corporate_fareBRIDGE ACADEMY TRUST

location_onChelmsford, CM2 9ES

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2020

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Students

1,623

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Attainment 8

58.3

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GCSE Rank

#7 in Essex

#302 of 3,216 nationally

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Moulsham High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Chelmsford, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Moulsham High School is an academy converter in Chelmsford, Essex, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of BRIDGE ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,670 pupils on roll, of whom 14% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 58.3, placing the school #7 in Essex and #302 of 3,216 nationally. 66.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 35.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 25 A-level subjects. 58.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 21.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.07 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2020. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.5:1. There are 3 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 2.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

58.3

Grade 5+ E&M

66.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)35.3%

Entering EBacc55.60%

EBacc APS5.34

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.67

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53.40%

EBacc APS5.06

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.49

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc65%

EBacc APS5.10

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.55

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53%

EBacc APS5.09

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.59

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS4.84

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53%

EBacc APS4.72

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.07

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

135

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*6.0%

Achieving A*–A21.9%

Achieving A*–B58.3%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate93.3%

A-level subjects offered25

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.12

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

127

Retention rate98.40%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

107

Retention rate98.10%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

131

Retention rate98.5%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

22 October 2024

Inspection Report

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28 January 2020

Inspection Report

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12 March 2019

Inspection Report

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08 October 2015

Inspection Report

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13 May 2015

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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10 November 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2020-01-28

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2019-03-12

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-10-08

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2011-11-10

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2008-09-24

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Good

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Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.6%(27 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,670 pupils. During this period, there were 49 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.9%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,670	49	2.9%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,674	41	2.4%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,661	25	1.5%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,676	28	1.7%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,673	42	2.5%	8.2%	3
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,616	33	2.0%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,623	22	1.4%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,615	20	1.2%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,572	23	1.5%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,578	39	2.5%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,579	30	1.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,577	33	2.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,584	17	1.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,581	38	2.4%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,530	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,530	44	2.9%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,537	49	3.2%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,532	47	3.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,530	22	1.4%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,532	30	2.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,504	25	1.7%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,508	26	1.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,509	29	1.9%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,462	17	1.2%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,468	13	0.9%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,470	10	0.7%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 26 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 22 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 18 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 12 pupils

Visual Impairment 8 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 7 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree46%

agree42%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree45%

agree46%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree29%

agree25%

disagree10%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

not applicable29%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes22%

no78%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree30%

agree26%

disagree23%

strongly disagree15%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree63%

agree28%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree52%

agree34%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree45%

agree43%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree54%

agree41%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree59%

agree36%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree42%

agree39%

disagree9%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes87%

no13%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

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Colchester County High School for Girls

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