The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.8
6.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
4.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
3%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.31
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
82%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
13%
Based on 115 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 23 days per year on average — over a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 640
- Capacity
- 58%
- FSM
- 43.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Christopher White (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2024 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2023 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Chelmsford Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3ET
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWestlands Community Primary School
Primary · 952m away
Community College Initiative Ltd
Special school · 1.1km away
Writtle Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Writtle Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Widford Lodge School
Independent · 1.5km away
St Cedd's School
Independent · 1.7km away
The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy
Free school · Grammar · 1.7km away
St Anne's School
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hylands School a selective school?
No. Hylands School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hylands School's Ofsted rating?
Hylands School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hylands School?
Hylands School currently has 640 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hylands School take?
Hylands School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hylands School?
Hylands School is in Chelmsford, CM1 3ET, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hylands School have a sixth form?
Yes, Hylands School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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