The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.4
4.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
38%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.18
Band 2Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 246 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 107 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,409
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 15.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Stephen Mansell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Burnham Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6LY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPerryfields Junior School
Primary · Very close
Perryfields Infant School
Primary · Very close
The Tyrrells School
Primary · Very close
Springfield Primary School
Primary · 574m away
The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 675m away
Chelmsford Hospital School
Independent · 714m away
The Beaulieu Park School
All-through · 1.3km away
Trinity Road Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Boswells School a selective school?
No. The Boswells School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Boswells School's Ofsted rating?
The Boswells School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Boswells School?
The Boswells School currently has 1,409 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Boswells School take?
The Boswells School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Boswells School?
The Boswells School is in Chelmsford, CM1 6LY, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Boswells School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Boswells School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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