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Great Baddow High School
Goodgraded 29/06/2022Ages 11–181,528 pupilsDoes not apply
Great Baddow High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Chelmsford, within the Essex local authority. The school has around 1,528 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 29/06/2022, Great Baddow High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 48.5 and 48% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Chelmsford can view Great Baddow High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.4%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence17.0%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher17.2England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS92%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals14.6%England avg 28.6%
English not first language6.9%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 850
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths56%
Grade 4+ English & maths78%
EBacc entry25%
EBacc average point score4.35
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)B-APS per entry 36.1
Value added+0.07Average · 95% CI -0.0 to 0.2
Retention98%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
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