Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Prospective Students

Welcome from the Head Teacher

The choice of a secondary school for your daughter is a crucial one and there is convincing evidence that girls achieve best in a single-sex environment. Throughout its first century, Chelmsford County High School has provided outstanding education for able girls. In the twenty-first century we will continue to combine the strengths of a single-sex girls' grammar school with an innovative and dynamic approach, responding to the demands of a rapidly changing world.

Our vision is "developing the leaders of tomorrow". This is achieved by providing numerous opportunities for our students to develop the leadership skills, knowledge and qualities they will need to play a significant role in the future. We aim to stimulate and challenge the minds of our students in order for them to attain the highest academic achievement. Each one is also encouraged to succeed in any field she chooses. Past students have entered the professional fields of medicine, law, education, banking, politics, media, art, ICT and the sciences. We are proud of the variety of their achievements.

Our interest in our students is not confined to academic achievement. We also encourage each one to develop her personal talents through a broad range of extra-curricular opportunities. Our school is a stimulating and challenging environment where all individuals flourish, grow in confidence, enjoy themselves and learn responsibility and initiative.

We are a team of highly committed teachers and support staff, working in partnership with governors and parents to provide the best possible education. Frequently, we appear at the top of national league tables at GCSE and A level and our focus on teaching and learning constantly means we review our practice.

As a specialist college in three distinct areas, Technology with Mathematics and Science, Music with English, and Languages, we are constantly seeking new ways to enhance our curriculum and the facilities we provide for our students. We work with our local community and beyond, thereby supporting others to strive for excellence.

We are a happy and caring community which believes in traditional values and in offering an environment where girls are given every opportunity to flourish academically and to develop the confidence and the skills to become well rounded young women, ready to take their place in society. We are proud of our students and if you take the opportunity to come and meet us all, we believe you will see why.

Nicole Chapman