Moulsham High School
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
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
164 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,662 pupils on roll, with places for 1,613
Schools near Moulsham High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Baddow High School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 50.0 |
| Hylands School | 1 mile | Report card: Urgent improvement to needs attention | Attainment 8: 37.8 |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford | 2 miles | Report card: Strong standard to exceptional | Attainment 8: 83.3 |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 80.7 |
| Chelmsford Hospital School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not 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
- Phone
- 01245260101
- 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.