King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Secondary school in Chelmsford, Essex. Report card, Feb 2026: 2 exceptional, 5 strong.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 10 February 2026, report published 9 June 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard | 16% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Exceptional | 2% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard | 30% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard | 38% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Strong standard | 33% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard | 22% of schools with a report card got this |
| Post-16 provision | Exceptional | 4% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Exceptional
- Among the very best in the country in this area. Ofsted gives it rarely.
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around February 2030
The last inspection was in February 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby secondary schools
- 0.3 milesChelmsford County High School for Girls
Outstanding (Jan 2024)
- 0.8 milesSt John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford
School remains Good (Jun 2024)
- 1.3 milesThe Boswells School
School remains Good (Feb 2023)
- 1.3 milesHylands School
Report card, Feb 2026: 2 needs attention, 4 urgent improvement Special measures
- 1.5 milesMoulsham High School
Improved significantly (Oct 2024)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.