Hylands School
Secondary school in Chelmsford, Essex. Report card, Feb 2026: 2 needs attention, 4 urgent improvement. Special measures.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 10 February 2026, report published 8 June 2026.
Special measures. Ofsted has placed the school in a category of concern, so it will be monitored and visited again.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Urgent improvement | 1% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Urgent improvement | 2% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Needs attention | 14% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Needs attention | 4% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Urgent improvement | under 1% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Urgent improvement | 2% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Needs attention
- Some things in this area need to improve.
- Urgent improvement
- Serious weaknesses that need to be put right quickly.
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
- 1.3 milesKing Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Report card, Feb 2026: 2 exceptional, 5 strong
- 1.5 milesMoulsham High School
Improved significantly (Oct 2024)
- 1.5 milesChelmsford County High School for Girls
Outstanding (Jan 2024)
- 1.9 milesSt John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford
School remains Good (Jun 2024)
- 2.2 milesGreat Baddow High School
Report card, Mar 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.