Hylands School
Hylands School is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–18, in Chelmsford, CM1, in the Essex council area. It has 614 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (10 February 2026): Report card: Needs attention in 2 areas, Urgent improvement in 4 areas. It is listed as non-selective.
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Ofsted
Report card: Needs attention in 2 areas, Urgent improvement in 4 areas — inspected 10 February 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Urgent improvement |
Curriculum and teaching | Urgent improvement |
Achievement | Urgent improvement |
Attendance and behaviour | Needs attention |
Personal development and wellbeing | Needs attention |
Leadership and governance | Urgent improvement |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.86 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 37.8 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 37.8 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 90 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 31.43 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | C | 2024/25 |
A level students | 7 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 614 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 45.3% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 21.2% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 18.91% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.97% | 2024/25 |
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