The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 58.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
58.3
14.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
66%
24.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
56%
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
93%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 263 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 110 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,670
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- BRIDGE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Julia Mead (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
January 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Short inspection
October 2015 | Short Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Location
Brian Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9ES
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Moulsham High School a selective school?
No. Moulsham High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Moulsham High School's Ofsted rating?
Moulsham High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Moulsham High School?
Moulsham High School currently has 1,670 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Moulsham High School take?
Moulsham High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Moulsham High School?
Moulsham High School is in Chelmsford, CM2 9ES, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Moulsham High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Moulsham High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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