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Chelmer Valley High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

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.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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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.

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.