Chelmsford College, Chelmsford
Chelmsford College is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 99 in Chelmsford. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Chelmsford College in detail
Chelmsford College in its own words
In its own words: "What does living in Great Britain mean to you? Amongst all the memes the rest of the world associate with being British - from the art of making a good cup of tea and queuing to saying sorry and talking about the weather - we strive to be respectful and tolerant citizens."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Being a student at Chelmsford College is all about unlocking your potential. Whether this is getting the technical skills to pursue a future career dream, developing your confidence or improving your maths and English skills. College life is all about the whole experience and we want you to enjoy every moment. Chelmsford College has two friendly, state-of-the-art, welcoming campuses."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 1161 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 11% went on to university or other higher education, 14% to apprenticeships and 41% into work. 1% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Chelmsford Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Vicarage Road (sw-bound), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Chelmsford College stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 590 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Essex (97), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE destination measures; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Contribution to meeting skills needs: Reasonable
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
About
Chelmsford College is a further education college based in Chelmsford, Essex, England, established in 1962. It has two main campuses, one original site at Moulsham Street and a second in Princes Road.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
c
Average grade
c
Best 3 A-Levels
z
Value added
1
A-Level students
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 1,161 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
1%
Top-third university
29%
Degree course
33%
Any L4+ destination
3%
Apprenticeships
Based on 568 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby school
Keep up with Chelmsford College
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 37
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 37 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 31 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Essex is 9 (the median across 614 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Chelmsford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Chelmsford
Across Essex council
Places available
17,590
Applications
16,568
Got 1st preference
83.4%
Got preferred school
97.0%
All secondary applications across Essex council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(10)
Questions parents ask about Chelmsford College
What is Chelmsford College's Ofsted rating?
Chelmsford College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024.
What is the catchment area for Chelmsford College?
No fixed boundary. When Chelmsford College is oversubscribed, Essex allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to Chelmsford College?
Apply through Essex's coordinated admissions process, naming Chelmsford College on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Chelmsford College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 37 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 31 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Essex is 9 (the median across 614 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Chelmsford College?
Chelmsford College is at Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)