Great Baddow High School
Secondary school in Chelmsford, Essex. Report card, Mar 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 24 March 2026, report published 22 June 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Expected standard | 54% 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 | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Post-16 provision | Expected standard | 58% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
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 March 2030
The last inspection was in March 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
- 0.8 milesMoulsham High School
Improved significantly (Oct 2024)
- 1.3 milesThe Sandon School
Requires improvement (Mar 2024)
- 2.0 milesKing Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Report card, Feb 2026: 2 exceptional, 5 strong
- 2.2 milesChelmsford County High School for Girls
Outstanding (Jan 2024)
- 2.2 milesHylands School
Report card, Feb 2026: 2 needs attention, 4 urgent improvement Special measures
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.