Best Primary Schools in Chelmsford
69 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Chelmsford, 69 primary schools, accounting for 34.8% of primary schools nationally, educate 16,330 pupils across the city.
- Chelmsford's primary schools have 92.2% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, with a breakdown of 5 Outstanding and 42 Good out of 51 inspected schools.
- The pupil-teacher ratio in Chelmsford primary schools is 22.05, with 16.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 13.8% having English as an additional language.
- Chelmsford primary schools have 61.4% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, with a persistent absence rate of 12.9% and £7,174 spent per pupil.
Heathcote School
Chelmsford, CM3 4QB
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils105
P/T Ratio–
NH
New Hall School
Chelmsford, CM3 3HS
Independent · Primary · Ages 1–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,335
P/T Ratio–
SA
St Anne's School
Chelmsford, CM2 0AW
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils128
P/T Ratio–
St Cedd's School
Chelmsford, CM2 0AR
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils341
P/T Ratio–
Widford Lodge School
Chelmsford, CM2 9AN
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils206
P/T Ratio–
Chelmsford Hospital School
Chelmsford, CM1 7SJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils0
P/T Ratio–
Perryfields Junior School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Chelmsford, CM1 7PP
Academy · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected92%
Absence4.4%
Pupils301
P/T Ratio25.9
Roxwell Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Chelmsford, CM1 4PE
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected79%
Absence5.1%
Pupils85
P/T Ratio17.7
Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Chelmsford, CM3 3NY
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected80%
Absence4.3%
Pupils213
P/T Ratio22.4
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
Ofsted
Good
Chelmsford, CM1 1PA
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected71%
Absence4.1%
Pupils313
P/T Ratio21.4
Cold Norton Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Chelmsford, CM3 6JE
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected78%
Absence5.3%
Pupils157
P/T Ratio18.6
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Chelmsford, CM3 8RJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected43%
Absence6.4%
Pupils62
P/T Ratio15.5
The Hawthorns School
Chelmsford, CM1 2XT
Primary · Ages 7–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.3%
Pupils30
P/T Ratio3.9
Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford
Ofsted
Outstanding
Chelmsford, CM2 6PT
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected80%
Absence4.0%
Pupils210
P/T Ratio22.6
Springfield Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Chelmsford, CM1 6XW
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected54%
Absence6.6%
Pupils406
P/T Ratio22.1
Woodville Primary School
Chelmsford, CM3 5SE
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected74%
Absence5.6%
Pupils407
P/T Ratio26.4
Westlands Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Chelmsford, CM1 2SB
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected76%
Absence5.1%
Pupils580
P/T Ratio20.5
Galleywood Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Chelmsford, CM2 8RR
State · Primary · Ages 4–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.8%
Pupils167
P/T Ratio22.0
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 70 primary schools in Chelmsford, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Chelmsford | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 92% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 61% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 13% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 22.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,174 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.