GREAT BADDOW HIGH SCHOOL

What GREAT BADDOW HIGH SCHOOL does

Great Baddow High School is a state-funded, co-educational 11–18 secondary school located in Chelmsford, Essex, operating as an academy within the Quantum Multi-Academy Trust (QMAT). It serves approximately 1,000–1,200 pupils drawn primarily from the Chelmsford catchment and employs roughly 86 staff across teaching, support, and operational roles. The school holds designated specialisms in Science and Sport, operates a Sixth Form offering post-16 education, and runs a Resource Base for Deaf Students (RBDS) as a distinctive specialist provision within the local authority area.

The school's product is statutory secondary education delivered through a National Curriculum-aligned core, complemented by specialism-led enrichment in STEM and sport, a Sixth Form academic/vocational pathway, and targeted SEND provision via the RBDS. It does not generate commercial product revenue; instead, it is funded per-pupil by the Department for Education via the ESFA, routed through QMAT, with supplementary income from pupil-premium, SEND top-ups, and limited lettings/grant activity. Its operational model centres on annual admissions cycles (managed through Open Evenings), employer and community partnerships for work experience and careers engagement, and a co-curricular programme (e.g., the 'Oliver!' production, Music Careers Week, Science Fair, Scalextric4Schools) that supports recruitment, retention, and brand differentiation in a competitive local market.

Strategic activity is focused on partnership-led enrichment and on reinforcing the school's identity as Chelmsford's specialist Science/Sport secondary with inclusive SEND provision. Recent moves include embedding STEM partnerships with the Chelmsford Science and Engineering Society (CSES), expanding creative-industries exposure through the London Centre of Contemporary Music and UK Music Ltd, achieving the Young Carers in Schools Award, and maintaining a visible community presence through staged productions and an active 2026 admissions cycle.

Name

GREAT BADDOW HIGH SCHOOL

Legal name

Great Baddow High School

Website

https://gbhs.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Great Baddow High School is a state-funded 11–18 secondary academy in Chelmsford, Essex, part of Quantum Multi-Academy Trust. It serves around 1,000–1,200 pupils with specialisms in Science and Sport, a Sixth Form, and a Resource Base for Deaf Students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialized Instruction & Resource Support (Inclusion, Pull-Out, Co-Teaching) (EDAJAKAC)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• GCSE A-Level programmes
• Science sport specialism
• Sixth form provision
• Academy school services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chelmsford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. State Education Funding: As a state-funded academy within the Quantum Multi-Academy Trust, the school receives government funding for educational services. Revenue is derived from the Department for Education via local authority funding formulas.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Great Baddow High School is a state-funded 11-18 secondary school delivering comprehensive educational services from Year 7 through Sixth Form, with specialisms in Science and Sport. The school delivers GCSE and A-Level programmes, Personal Development education, work experience placements with major employers, and a range of enrichment activities including Duke of Edinburgh Award and a Netball Academy. It also operates a Resource Base for Deaf Students and partners with Essex Schools ITT to deliver teacher training programmes.

Product overview

Great Baddow High School is a single-site 11-18 secondary school providing comprehensive educational services as its core product. The school operates as part of the Quantum Multi-Academy Trust (QMAT) and offers specialist programmes in Science and Sport. The educational offering is structured as a unified programme spanning Years 7-11 plus Sixth Form, enhanced by specialist modules including a Teacher Training Programme (in partnership with Essex Schools ITT), a Resource Base for Deaf Students, the Chelmsford School Sport Partnership, and annual Personal Development Days. The school also provides digital portals for parents and students including Arbor and EdulinkOne.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Great Baddow High School Secondary Education Comprehensive 11-18 secondary education covering Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 (Years 7-13) with specialisms in Science and Sport, delivered on the Duffield Road campus in Chelmsford. Students receive 50 one-hour lessons per fortnight and study towards GCSE and A-Level qualifications.
• Sixth Form Post-GCSE education for students aged 16-18, offering A-Level equivalent courses and preparation for university or employment, including a Netball Academy programme.
• Teacher Training Programme School-based teacher training in partnership with Essex Schools ITT, offering School Experience, How to Apply, Our Programmes, and Why Train With Us pathways leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with optional PGCE while training on the job in a local school setting.
• Resource Base for Deaf Students (RBDS) Specialist resource base providing dedicated support for deaf students, including Specialist Teacher of the Deaf, teaching assistants, and communication support as part of an inclusive education provision.
• Personal Development Programme Annual Personal Development Day offering year-specific activities including World Cultures exploration, disability awareness, healthy relationships education, and careers preparation.
• Duke of Edinburgh Award National Award scheme offering expeditions and skill development activities for students as part of extracurricular enrichment.
• Chelmsford School Sport Partnership Partnership programme enabling student participation in inter-school sports events and broader sporting development opportunities, supporting the school's sport specialism.
• Netball Academy Netball Academy programme for Sixth Form students combining elite sport training with academic Sixth Form study.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ students participated in the school production 'Oliver!' with 1,000+ audience members
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Integration7 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Quantum Multi-Academy Trust (QMAT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreat Baddow High School is an academy within the Quantum Multi-Academy Trust, a multi-academy trust operating multiple schools in the region. The trust provides governance, shared services, and strategic direction for member schools.
• Chelmsford School Sport PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing sports facilities and programmes, contributing to the school's sport specialism and enabling access to wider sporting opportunities for students.
• Essex Schools ITT (Initial Teacher Training)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school partners with Essex Schools ITT to provide teacher training programmes, offering opportunities for aspiring teachers to gain qualified teacher status (QTS) with optional PGCE while training on the job in a local school setting.
• Chelmsford Science & Engineering Society (CSES)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe society provided a substantial bursary including a 3D printer and track pieces to support the school's Scalextric4Schools competition team. CSES President Gary Cousins served as Guest Head Judge at the inaugural Science Fair.
• Deka ChambersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNationally and internationally recognised barristers' chambers. Director of Clerking & Business Development Michael Goodridge delivered careers enrichment sessions on Law and Criminology for Sixth Form students.
• Jack Petchey FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation delivering 'Speak Out' workshops to Year 10 students, helping them develop public speaking skills and confidence. Students participate in workshops and digital finals, with winners progressing to compete in the Grand Final.
• Essex Dance TheatreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional dance company that performed for KS3 students, featuring more than nine dance routines and showcasing a variety of dance styles. The performance highlighted teamwork, resilience and self-confidence.
• Teenage Cancer TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYear 13 students at GBHS organised and participated in fancy dress charity days raising funds for Teenage Cancer Trust.
• Essex Music ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty music service offering singing workshops and instrumental lessons to students, promoting music education beyond the standard curriculum.
• Work Experience EmployersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor employers providing work experience placements include Amazon, Google UK, JP Morgan, Deutsche Bank, Ford, LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group), and Zopa Bank. Additional placements span finance, engineering, technology, healthcare, education, law, construction, retail, hospitality, creative industries and animal care sectors across Essex, London and beyond.
• LCCM and UK Music LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative initiative during Music Careers Week 2026 (April 13-18) to highlight diverse music industry career paths including featured artist, session musician, orchestral musician, and instrumental teaching roles.
• Young Carers in Schools ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational programme delivered by The Children's Society and Carers Trust providing practical guidance and resources to help schools identify and support young carers effectively. GBHS achieved recognition for its dedicated homework clubs and drop-in sessions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Colchester Royal Grammar School: Selective grammar school in Colchester, Essex, offering secondary education with strong academic outcomes. Comparable in curriculum quality but operating in a different Essex geography from Chelmsford.
• Westcliff High School for Girls: Selective girls' grammar school in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex. Comparable in secondary-age provision and academic focus, but operating in the Southend sub-region rather than directly competing in Chelmsford.
• Westcliff High School for Boys: Selective boys' grammar school in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex. Comparable in academic outcomes and specialism opportunities, but serves the Southend area rather than the Chelmsford catchment.
• St Bernard's High School: Catholic secondary school in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, serving 11-18 students. Comparable in secondary-age provision with religious ethos, but geographically separate from the Chelmsford catchment area.
• Southend High School for Boys: Selective boys' grammar school in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. Comparable academic profile and Sixth Form provision, but geographically separate from the Chelmsford catchment area.
• Beal High School: Larger secondary school in Ilford, Essex, serving 11-18 students. Comparable in scale and curriculum scope but operating in a different Essex region, providing a broader market reference rather than direct catchment competitor.

Direct peers

• Moulsham High School: Comprehensive secondary school in Chelmsford, Essex, serving students aged 11-18. Closest non-selective direct competitor to Great Baddow in the same city, offering directly comparable curriculum and Sixth Form provision.
• King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford: Selective boys' grammar school in Chelmsford, Essex, directly competing with Great Baddow for higher-attaining students in the same local catchment. Both offer11-18 secondary provision with comparable Sixth Form and A-Level outcomes.
• Chelmsford County High School for Girls: Selective girls' grammar school in Chelmsford, Essex, serving the same local market as Great Baddow High School. Directly comparable secondary-age provision with strong academic focus, competing for the same motivated families in Chelmsford.
• Sandon School: Secondary school in Chelmsford, Essex, also a member of the Quantum Multi-Academy Trust. Closest operational peer sharing governance and back-office support, providing direct comparability on trust-level cost structure and curriculum delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GtBaddowHighSch
• Facebookfacebook.com/GtBaddowHighSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/great-baddow-high-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/great_baddow_high_school

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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