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Hylands School

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

personMs Maggie Callaghan

corporate_fareTHE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onChelmsford, CM1 3ET

language Visit Website phone 1245266766

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2023

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Students

698

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Attainment 8

37.8

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GCSE Rank

#66 in Essex

#2,799 of 3,216 nationally

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Hylands School is a Academy converter secondary school in Chelmsford, serving ages 11-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Hylands 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 THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 640 pupils on roll, of whom 44% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.8, placing the school #66 in Essex and #2,799 of 3,216 nationally. 37.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 9.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 7 A-level subjects. 50.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 35.7% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.31 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.2× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 29.4 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

37.8

Grade 5+ E&M

37.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)9.5%

Entering EBacc3.30%

EBacc APS3.16

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.86

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

32.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10.10%

EBacc APS2.8

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.89

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS2.95

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.92

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS3

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc5%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.67

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS3.2

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.69

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS3.02

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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

82%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

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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

-0.31

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*14.3%

Achieving A*–A35.7%

Achieving A*–B50.0%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate66.7%

A-level subjects offered7

2024

A-Level Value Added

0.0

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate85.70%

2023

Avg Grade

D-

Students

Retention rate95.70%

2022

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate90.9%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

15 October 2024

Inspection Report

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07 June 2023

Inspection Report

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29 June 2021

Inspection Report

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18 March 2021

Inspection Report

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10 December 2019

Inspection Report

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07 November 2017

Inspection Report

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12 May 2015

Inspection Report

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12 March 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-06-07

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-12-10

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2017-11-07

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2013-03-12

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Good

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

27.8%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

9.8%(63 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 640 pupils. During this period, there were 178 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 27.8%, which is above 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)	640	178	27.8%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	632	196	31.0%	7.8%	4
2023/24 (Summer term)	657	208	31.7%	7.4%	3
2023/24 (Spring term)	651	173	26.6%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	641	257	40.1%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	690	150	21.7%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	698	168	24.1%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	724	264	36.5%	5.9%	8
2021/22 (Summer term)	676	129	19.1%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	672	109	16.2%	4.9%	3
2021/22 (Autumn term)	686	70	10.2%	4.4%	3
2020/21 (Summer term)	713	16	2.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	722	0	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	719	59	8.2%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	729	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	729	47	6.4%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	724	76	10.5%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	741	43	5.8%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	741	28	3.8%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	722	43	6.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	719	29	4.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	738	16	2.2%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	750	22	2.9%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	766	32	4.2%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	780	47	6.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	791	79	10.0%	3.1%	3

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.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 51 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 38 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 26 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 11 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 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.

58.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

71.0%Positive

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

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree12%

agree35%

disagree25%

strongly disagree24%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree8%

agree27%

disagree30%

strongly disagree31%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree25%

agree22%

disagree19%

strongly disagree19%

don't know2%

not applicable14%

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

yes31%

no69%

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

strongly agree35%

agree26%

disagree26%

strongly disagree10%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree16%

agree37%

disagree19%

strongly disagree19%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree20%

agree41%

disagree13%

strongly disagree16%

don't know11%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree19%

agree40%

disagree23%

strongly disagree16%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree15%

agree53%

disagree14%

strongly disagree14%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree29%

agree53%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know9%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree16%

agree40%

disagree18%

strongly disagree18%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes50%

no50%

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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

Top Secondary Schools in Essex

King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Colchester Royal Grammar School

Colchester County High School for Girls

Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School

Saffron Walden County High School