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OpenSecondaryURN 136642

King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Academy converter · Chelmsford · CM1 3SX

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

1,153

Local authority

Essex

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Chelmsford, Essex, 1,153 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, selective admissions. Free school meals: 2.5%.

Open schools in Chelmsford
84
Secondary schools in Chelmsford
10
Academies among open schools in Chelmsford
48% (40)
Open schools in CM1
33
Secondary in CM1
6
Open schools in Essex LA
612
Secondary in Essex LA
79

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in ChelmsfordNear CM1

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
136642

Location

Address
Broomfield Road
Postcode
CM1 3SX
Town
Chelmsford
County
Essex
Local authority
Essex

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,153
Boys / girls
1,070 / 83
School capacity
1,142
Capacity fill
1,153 / 1,142 (101%)
Free school meals
2.5%
FSM pupils
19
Admissions policy
Selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
None
Governance
Academy trust: KING EDWARD VI GRAMMAR SCHOOL, CHELMSFORD
Academy trust
KING EDWARD VI GRAMMAR SCHOOL, CHELMSFORD

Contact

Telephone
01245353510
Website
www.kegs.org.uk

Official links