Chelmer Valley High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Address | Court Road, CM1 7ER |
| School Website | www.chelmervalleyhighschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1245440232 |
| URN | 137260 |
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
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 13/06/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted 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 |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 Applications | 726 |
| As first preference | 183 |
| As second preference | 148 |
| As third preference | 118 |
| Total Offers Made | 221 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 163 |
| second preference offers | 40 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 671 |
| As first preference | 202 |
| As second preference | 125 |
| As third preference | 94 |
| Total Offers Made | 195 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 172 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 683 |
| As first preference | 198 |
| As second preference | 137 |
| As third preference | 118 |
| Total Offers Made | 196 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 167 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 635 |
| As first preference | 196 |
| As second preference | 118 |
| As third preference | 112 |
| Total Offers Made | 195 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 167 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 635 |
| As first preference | 170 |
| As second preference | 133 |
| As third preference | 117 |
| Total Offers Made | 196 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 155 |
| second preference offers | 32 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 653 |
| As first preference | 181 |
| As second preference | 130 |
| As third preference | 128 |
| Total Offers Made | 196 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 167 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 731 |
| As first preference | 204 |
| As second preference | 188 |
| As third preference | 127 |
| Total Offers Made | 193 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 164 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 740 |
| As first preference | 191 |
| As second preference | 208 |
| As third preference | 120 |
| Total Offers Made | 221 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 176 |
| second preference offers | 29 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.35% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 746 |
| As first preference | 189 |
| As second preference | 195 |
| As third preference | 124 |
| Total Offers Made | 181 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 140 |
| second preference offers | 27 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.25% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 716 |
| As first preference | 199 |
| As second preference | 188 |
| As third preference | 126 |
| Total Offers Made | 188 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 159 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.40% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 798 |
| As first preference | 238 |
| As second preference | 245 |
| As third preference | 125 |
| Total Offers Made | 189 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 170 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 55% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 6% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 24% |
| no | 76% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| dont know | 2% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 80% |
| no | 20% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Broomfield Primary School
(0.60 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: School Lane, , CM1 7DN