About the school
Chelmsford County High School for Girls is a selective, non-denominational girls’ school with academy status. The published admission number for Year 7 is 180 places.
| School type | Grammar · Girls |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1907 |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: For 2027 entry, the CCHS Open Evening took place on Thursday 30th April 2026.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | FSCE (Future Stories) |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
| Subjects tested | English, Mathematics, Creative Writing |
📄 Free Chelmsford County High School for Girls practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Detail | The pages state that anyone wishing to name CCHS on their Common Application Form (CAF) must register to sit the entrance test at CCHS. |
| Places (Year 7) | 180 |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
The only dated admissions timeline found is for 2027 entry: registration opened at 9am on 2026-04-13, closed at 4pm on 2026-06-03, the open evening took place on 2026-04-30, and the entrance test took place on 2026-09-03.
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