The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.0
6.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
56%
14.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
25%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.07
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 248 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 129 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,528
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- QUANTUM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Farmer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Duffield Road, Beehive Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9RZ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Great Baddow High School a selective school?
No. Great Baddow High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Great Baddow High School's Ofsted rating?
Great Baddow High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Great Baddow High School?
Great Baddow High School currently has 1,528 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Baddow High School take?
Great Baddow High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Great Baddow High School?
Great Baddow High School is in Chelmsford, CM2 9RZ, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Baddow High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Great Baddow High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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