Chelmer Valley High School Catchment Area
Chelmer Valley High School is a academy converter secondary school in Chelmsford, Essex , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1155 pupils, and a capacity of 1168 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
1,155
Pupils
1,168
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Chelmer Valley High School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Chelmer Valley High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Essex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Essex catchment area documents →Chelmer Valley High School — School Information
- Full address
- Court Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7ER
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 18.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137260
Other Secondary Schools in Chelmsford
If Chelmer Valley High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Chelmsford are the next closest alternatives.
St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CM1 4BS
Chelmsford County High School for Girls Catchment Area
Academy converter · CM1 1RW
William de Ferrers School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CM3 5JU
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Catchment Area
Academy converter · CM1 3SX
Moulsham High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CM2 9ES
Great Baddow High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CM2 9RZ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Chelmer Valley High School
Is Chelmer Valley High School oversubscribed? ▾
Chelmer Valley High School is operating close to its capacity of 1168 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Chelmer Valley High School? ▾
Admission to Chelmer Valley High School is managed by Essex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Chelmer Valley High School cover? ▾
Chelmer Valley High School is a secondary school in Chelmsford, Essex, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Chelmer Valley High School? ▾
Chelmer Valley High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.