Moulsham High School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Brian Close, Chelmsford, CM2 9ESOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Moulsham High School is a secondary school in Chelmsford for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 4th of 11 secondary schools in Chelmsford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2020.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 28 January 2020, report published 27 February 2020

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 22 October 2024

The care shown towards pupils at Moulsham enables them to flourish both academically and in the development of their character. Pupils feel known as individuals in this large school. It is expected that pupils work hard and achieve well. And they do. The mutual respect shown between pupils and staff ensures that learning takes place in a cordial environment. Classrooms are welcoming places. Sixth-form students' attitudes toward their studies are a credit to them. Their work ethic exemplifies what is seen around the school. Pupils understand what is required of them. There are clear routines established for all pupils that ensure standards of behaviour are high. Pupils behave well not just because this is an expectation, but because they know it is the right thing to do for them and fellow pupils. Pupils take pride in their school. The positive culture that has been created in school is further reinforced by the variety of enrichment and extra-curricular activities available to the pupils. These provide pupils with both academic and cultural opportunities to grow and develop as young adults. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is one such example with high levels of participation and engagement.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

259 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score58.3

58.3, 12.2 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths66.4%

66.4%, 21 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths84.2%

84.2%, 19.4 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc55.6%

55.6%, 15.1 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.34

5.34, 1.25 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

164 students

Average point score per A level entry37.03

37.03, 2.03 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,662 pupils on roll, with places for 1,613

Eligible for free school meals11.3%

11.3%, 15.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language10.8%

10.8%, 10.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support4.7%

4.7%, 10.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.3%

2.3%, 3.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Moulsham High School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Great Baddow High School0.8 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standardAttainment 8: 50.0
Hylands School1 mileReport card: Urgent improvement to needs attentionAttainment 8: 37.8
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford2 milesReport card: Strong standard to exceptionalAttainment 8: 83.3
Chelmsford County High School for Girls2 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 80.7
Chelmsford Hospital School2 milesOfsted: OutstandingNot published

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
BRIDGE ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Miss Julia Mead
Address
Brian Close, Chelmsford, CM2 9ES
Local authority
Essex
URN
136863

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.