The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 35.0 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
35.0
8.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.13
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
21% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,002
- Capacity
- 91%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mr Christopher Townsend (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Stebbing Road, Felsted, Essex, CM6 3LL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Felsted School?
Felsted School currently has 1,002 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Felsted School take?
Felsted School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Felsted School?
Felsted School is in Felsted, CM6 3LL, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Felsted School have a sixth form?
Yes, Felsted School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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