Open Other Secondary Mixed

The Boswells School

Burnham Road, Chelmsford, CM1 6LY
Part of: THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP (Multi-academy trust)
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The Boswells School
Chelmsford, CM1 6LY
1,409 Pupils
1,431 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
15.70% FSM %
706 Boys
703 Girls
About The Boswells School

The Boswells School is a Secondary Academies serving Chelmsford and the surrounding area in Essex. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the East of England region.

It has 1,409 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,431. Current headteacher: Stephen Mansell.

Information on The Boswells School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Chelmsford
Parliamentary Constituency Chelmsford
Ward The Lawns
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Opened 01-02-2012
UKPRN 10036294
URN 137874
Data Last Updated 05-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Janet Wood Chair of Local Governing Body 17/06/2025 16/06/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Stuart Geddes Local Governor 31/08/2025 30/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Karen Jeffery Local Governor 26/11/2024 25/11/2028 Elected by parents
Vanessa Lamb Local Governor 21/06/2022 20/06/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Stella Little Local Governor 26/11/2024 25/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Mike Mackrory Local Governor 01/06/2021 31/05/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Mike Mackrory Local Governor 25/09/2025 31/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steve Mansell Local Governor 25/09/2025 24/09/2029 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Matthew Pascoe Local Governor 14/01/2025 24/01/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Grant Scott Local Governor 31/03/2025 31/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Maria Williams Local Governor 17/01/2023 16/01/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Shaun Wraight Local Governor 14/01/2025 13/01/2029 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Perryfields Junior School
0.22 km • Chelmsford
Other
Perryfields Infant School
0.23 km • Chelmsford
Other
The Tyrrells School
0.3 km • Chelmsford
Other
Springfield Primary School
0.57 km • Chelmsford
Other
The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School
0.68 km • Chelmsford
Other
Chelmsford Hospital School
0.71 km • Chelmsford
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Boswells School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Chelmsford, Essex.
The Boswells School has 1,409 pupils, with a capacity of 1,431.
The Boswells School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Boswells School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Boswells School is Mr Stephen Mansell.
The Boswells School is at Burnham Road, Chelmsford, CM1 6LY, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at The Boswells School: Has a sixth form.
The Boswells School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Stephen Mansell
Burnham Road, Chelmsford, CM1 6LY
01245264451
www.boswells-school.com
Location
CM1 6LY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137874
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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