Best Private Schools in Chelmsford
7 private schools found
Key Facts
- In Chelmsford, 7 independent schools (3.5% of 198) educate 2,128 pupils, a small but notable part of the local education landscape.
- Chelmsford's private schools have a lower Ofsted coverage, with 50.0% of inspected schools rated Good or Outstanding, compared to the national average of 90.0%.
- The 2 inspected schools in Chelmsford have a varied Ofsted record, with 1 Outstanding and 1 Inadequate rating, reflecting a mixed picture of performance.
- Pupils in Chelmsford's private schools achieve well, with an Attainment 8 score of 64.80 and 79.0% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths, and 0.0% are eligible for free school meals.
Heathcote School
Chelmsford, CM3 4QB
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
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Absence–
Pupils105
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NH
New Hall School
Chelmsford, CM3 3HS
Independent · Primary · Ages 1–19
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Absence–
Pupils1,335
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SA
St Anne's School
Chelmsford, CM2 0AW
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
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Absence–
Pupils128
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St Cedd's School
Chelmsford, CM2 0AR
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
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Absence–
Pupils341
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Widford Lodge School
Chelmsford, CM2 9AN
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
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Absence–
Pupils206
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 private schools in Chelmsford, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Chelmsford | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 61% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.29 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 64.8 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 16% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,797 | £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.