Moulsham High School Catchment Area
Moulsham High School is a academy converter secondary school in Chelmsford, Essex , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1670 pupils, and a capacity of 1613 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,670
Pupils
1,613
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2020
Moulsham High School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Moulsham 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.
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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 →Moulsham High School — School Information
- Full address
- Brian Close, Chelmsford, CM2 9ES
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 13% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136863
Other Secondary Schools in Chelmsford
If Moulsham 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
Great Baddow High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CM2 9RZ
Hylands School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CM1 3ET
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Frequently Asked Questions — Moulsham High School
Is Moulsham High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Moulsham High School currently has 1670 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1613 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Moulsham High School? ▾
Admission to Moulsham 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 Moulsham High School cover? ▾
Moulsham 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 Moulsham High School? ▾
Moulsham High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.