At Chelmsford County High School for Girls, we believe every child deserves the chance to thrive and reach their full potential. Our Pupil Premium pledge is our commitment to you and your child: to provide the right support, resources and opportunities so that no barrier stands in the way of success.
What is Pupil Premium?
Your child may be eligible for Pupil Premium funding if they fall into one of these groups:
- Children entitled to Free School Meals (or have been at any point in the last 6 years)
- Children in care or who have previously been in care
- Children with a parent serving in the armed forces
From September 2026, not all children who receive Free School Meals are eligible for Pupil Premium funding. Children who receive Free School Meals only because of Universal Credit are not eligible for Pupil Premium.
Year 7 Admissions
Admission to Chelmsford County High School for Girls is primarily based on an Entrance Test and we want every student to feel confident and happy that they should take this test.
Applicants in receipt of Pupil Premium are prioritised in our oversubscription criteria, up to 30 places are available for students scoring up to 5 marks below an eligible score.
Our chart below shows how CCHS support students before and after the Entrance Test.
What this means for your daughter…
- Access to enrichment opportunities that build confidence and skills.
- Extra help with academic progress through targeted interventions.
- Strong pastoral care to ensure wellbeing and a sense of belonging.
- Close partnership with parents – because we achieve more together.
Am I entitled to Free School Meals?
If your child is in Year 3 or above, and you receive one of the listed qualifying benefits, your child may be eligible for free school meals.
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Child Tax Credit (not Working Tax Credit), with an annual income below £16,190
- Pension Guarantee Credit
- Employment and Support Allowance, income related
- Support under part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act, 1999
- Working Tax Credit run-on, paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
- Universal Credit, with a household income of £7,400 or less (after tax and not including any benefits you get)
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