Chelmer Valley High School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityEssex
AddressCourt Road, CM1 7ER
URN137260

School Census

Total 1145
Girls/Boys 563/582
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.2%/50.8%
% pupils where English not first language 1.8%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 162
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 8.4%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
13/06/2023 Good
14/11/2013 Good
Inspection Date 13/06/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 14/11/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 46.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 41.60%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 67.40%
Entering EBacc 22.10%
EBacc average point score 3.89
Progress 8 0.25
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 47.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 42%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 64%
Entering EBacc 21%
EBacc average point score 4.07
Progress 8 -0.02
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 51
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 45%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 69%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.39
Progress 8 0.02

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.12%
Total Applications726
As first preference183
As second preference148
As third preference118
Total Offers Made221
first preference offers163
second preference offers40
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.17%
Total Applications671
As first preference202
As second preference125
As third preference94
Total Offers Made195
first preference offers172
second preference offers18
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.19%
Total Applications683
As first preference198
As second preference137
As third preference118
Total Offers Made196
first preference offers167
second preference offers23
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.17%
Total Applications635
As first preference196
As second preference118
As third preference112
Total Offers Made195
first preference offers167
second preference offers17
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications635
As first preference170
As second preference133
As third preference117
Total Offers Made196
first preference offers155
second preference offers32
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.08%
Total Applications653
As first preference181
As second preference130
As third preference128
Total Offers Made196
first preference offers167
second preference offers23
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.24%
Total Applications731
As first preference204
As second preference188
As third preference127
Total Offers Made193
first preference offers164
second preference offers13
third preference offers11
first preference v offers 1.09%
Total Applications740
As first preference191
As second preference208
As third preference120
Total Offers Made221
first preference offers176
second preference offers29
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.35%
Total Applications746
As first preference189
As second preference195
As third preference124
Total Offers Made181
first preference offers140
second preference offers27
third preference offers11
first preference v offers 1.25%
Total Applications716
As first preference199
As second preference188
As third preference126
Total Offers Made188
first preference offers159
second preference offers11
third preference offers12
first preference v offers 1.40%
Total Applications798
As first preference238
As second preference245
As third preference125
Total Offers Made189
first preference offers170
second preference offers16
third preference offers3

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree40%
agree45%
disagree7%
strongly disagree8%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree38%
agree46%
disagree10%
strongly disagree6%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree21%
agree50%
disagree14%
strongly disagree8%
don't know6%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree10%
agree11%
disagree7%
strongly disagree7%
don't know8%
not applicable56%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree23%
agree44%
disagree20%
strongly disagree7%
don't know6%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree28%
agree28%
disagree16%
strongly disagree7%
don't know1%
not applicable20%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes24%
no76%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree24%
agree26%
disagree24%
strongly disagree24%
dont know2%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree31%
agree49%
disagree11%
strongly disagree3%
don't know6%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree34%
agree44%
disagree14%
strongly disagree5%
don't know4%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree28%
agree49%
disagree19%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree38%
agree55%
disagree5%
strongly disagree3%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree44%
agree50%
disagree1%
strongly disagree2%
don't know3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree29%
agree45%
disagree12%
strongly disagree8%
don't know6%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes82%
no18%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin87.8%
any other white background ethnic origin2%
indian ethnic origin1.4%
white and asian ethnic origin1.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.1%
white and black african ethnic origin1.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1%
african ethnic origin1%
any other black background ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin87.9%
any other white background ethnic origin2.2%
white and asian ethnic origin1.5%
white and black african ethnic origin1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1%
african ethnic origin1%
indian ethnic origin0.9%
any other black background ethnic origin0.8%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.7%

Nearby Schools

Broomfield Primary School

(0.60 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: School Lane, , CM1 7DN