Rank #7
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford, Broomfield Road
Ofsted: OutstandingMixedCompetition: High
Overall GCSE score:91.0
Assessment: CSSE
Applicants per place: 4.9 applicants per place
Exam area
Chelmsford 2 schools Shared test area
Chelmsford Grammar Schools
Chelmsford brings together 2 grammar schools in Chelmsford, Essex. Much of the area sits within the Essex (CSSE) route, so shared testing is a big part of the admissions picture alongside each school's own rules.
girls' and co-ed options Essex 11+ CSSE, FSCE Chelmsford, Essex
Shared test guide
These schools share one test
The Essex (CSSE) guide explains the test, dates, and papers these schools share. It is the quickest way to see the shared exam details in one place.
7 key dates 0 downloads CSSE, FSCE
School list
Grammar Schools in Chelmsford
The best grammar schools in Chelmsford on this page are ordered by GCSE results. You can also compare school type, Ofsted, shared test routes, and how hard it is to get a place.
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Rank #16
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Chelmsford County High School for Girls, Broomfield Road
Ofsted: OutstandingGirls onlyCompetition: High
Overall GCSE score:84.1
Assessment: FSCE
Applicants per place: 3.2 applicants per place
Chelmsford overview
Chelmsford grammar schools at a glance
2 grammar schools sit close together in Chelmsford, Essex, so Chelmsford feels more local and easier to read than a large county-wide area.
Schools 2 schools
Main places Chelmsford
School mix Girls' and co-ed
Tests Mixed
What stands out
Chelmsford is easier to take in geographically than larger selective counties because the schools sit in one small local patch.
What parents notice
The area mixes girls' schools and co-ed options. Most schools here sit in the Essex (CSSE) route and use CSSE, with Chelmsford County High School for Girls standing out by using FSCE. Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. These schools are very competitive.
Area shape
What stands out in Chelmsford
Chelmsford is a compact local area. The main differences here are school type, test route, catchment, and how competitive each school is.
Local school cluster
Chelmsford is a two-school cluster through King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford and Chelmsford County High School for Girls. Together they give families girls' and co-ed options.
School mix
The area mixes girls' schools and co-ed options.
Shared route
Most schools here sit in the Essex (CSSE) route and use CSSE, with Chelmsford County High School for Girls standing out by using FSCE.
Admissions
Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. These schools are very competitive.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where are Chelmsford grammar schools mainly concentrated?
Chelmsford is a compact area. 2 grammar schools sit in the same local cluster rather than being spread across several different towns.
What types of grammar schools are in Chelmsford?
The area mixes girls' schools and co-ed options.
Which test routes are used in Chelmsford?
Most schools here sit in the Essex (CSSE) route and use CSSE, with Chelmsford County High School for Girls standing out by using FSCE.
What should parents watch most closely in Chelmsford?
Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. These schools are very competitive.