Schools in Chelmsford
82 schools with a Chelmsford postal address: 60 primary, 11 secondary, 2 all-through, 2 sixth form / college, 2 nursery, plus 5 special. 7 are independent. 21 had more first-choice applications than places last year.
Primary schools (60)
- Baddow Hall Infant SchoolState · Ages 5–7Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025
- Baddow Hall Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 73%
- Barnes Farm Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Beehive Lane Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2022KS2 expected standard: 77% Oversubscribed
- Boreham Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 65% Oversubscribed
- Broomfield Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 49%
- Chancellor Park Primary School, ChelmsfordState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 87% Oversubscribed
- Christchurch Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 33%
- Cold Norton Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 70% Oversubscribed
- Collingwood Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Report card: expected standard· 2026KS2 expected standard: 63% Oversubscribed
- East Hanningfield Church of England Primary AcademyState · Ages 5–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 65%
- Elmwood Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 55%
- Ford End Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 64%
- Galleywood Infant SchoolState · Ages 4–7Ofsted:Good· 2023
- Great Leighs Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 52%
- Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 54%
- Hatfield Peverel Infant and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–7Ofsted:Good· 2022 Oversubscribed
- Hatfield Peverel St Andrew's Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 84%
- Heathcote SchoolIndependent · Ages 2–11Independent inspection
- Highwood Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 25%
- Kings Road Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 58%
- Larkrise Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 41%
- Lawford Mead Primary & NurseryState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 61%
- Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 70%
- Maltese Road Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 74% Oversubscribed
- Maylandsea Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 63% Oversubscribed
- Meadgate Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 75%
- Mildmay Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 57%
- Moulsham Infant SchoolState · Ages 4–7Ofsted:Good· 2023
- Moulsham Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 67%
- Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 60%
- Oaklands Infant SchoolState · Ages 5–7Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025
- Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 69% Oversubscribed
- Parkwood AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2024KS2 expected standard: 66%
- Perryfields Infant SchoolState · Ages 5–7Ofsted:Good· 2022 Oversubscribed
- Perryfields Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 91%
- Priory Primary School, BicknacreState · Ages 4–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 63% Oversubscribed
- Purleigh Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 74%
- Rettendon Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 40%
- Roxwell Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 82%
- Springfield Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 52%
- St Anne's SchoolIndependent · Ages 3–11Independent inspection
- St Cedd's SchoolIndependent · Ages 3–11Independent inspection
- St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School DanburyState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 71%
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWFState · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 77%
- St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 69%
- St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 78%
- St Peter's Church of England Primary Academy, West HanningfieldState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 71%
- St Pius X Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Standards maintained· 2024KS2 expected standard: 73%
- Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 57% Oversubscribed
- The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11 · Church of England/Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 80%
- The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, ChelmsfordState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 74% Oversubscribed
- The Tyrrells SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 80%
- Trinity Road Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Some aspects not as strong· 2025KS2 expected standard: 56%
- Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham FerrersState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 31%
- Westlands Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 77%
- Widford Lodge SchoolIndependent · Ages 2–11Independent inspection
- Woodville Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 67%
- Writtle Infant SchoolState · Ages 4–7Ofsted:Good· 2023 Oversubscribed
- Writtle Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 68%
Secondary schools (11)
- Chelmer Valley High SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 45.3
- Chelmsford County High School for GirlsGrammar · Ages 11–18 · GirlsOfsted:Outstanding· 2024Attainment 8: 80.7 Oversubscribed
- Chelmsford Hospital SchoolIndependent · Ages 11–18Independent inspection
- Great Baddow High SchoolState · Ages 11–18Report card: strong areas· 2026Attainment 8: 50.0 Oversubscribed
- Hylands SchoolState · Ages 11–18Report card: areas need attention· 2026Attainment 8: 37.8
- King Edward VI Grammar School, ChelmsfordGrammar · Ages 11–18Report card: strong areas· 2026Attainment 8: 83.3 Oversubscribed
- Moulsham High SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2024Attainment 8: 58.3 Oversubscribed
- St John Payne Catholic School, ChelmsfordState · Ages 11–18 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024Attainment 8: 49.9 Oversubscribed
- The Boswells SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 48.4 Oversubscribed
- The Sandon SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2024Attainment 8: 46.6
- William de Ferrers SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Some areas below Good· 2024Attainment 8: 44.1
All-through schools (2)
- New Hall SchoolIndependent · Ages 1–19 · CatholicIndependent inspectionAttainment 8: 70.5
- The Beaulieu Park SchoolState · Ages 4–19Ofsted:Outstanding· 2023Attainment 8: 57.1 Oversubscribed
Sixth form / college schools (2)
- Chelmsford CollegeState · Ages 16–99College: FE inspection
- Writtle College LimitedState · Ages 16–99College: FE inspection
Nursery schools (2)
- Tanglewood Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–5Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025
- Woodcroft Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–5Ofsted:Good· 2023
Special schools (5)
- Clarity Independent SchoolIndependent special · Ages 6–17Independent inspection
- The Bridge ColumbusState special · Ages 3–19Not yet inspectedKS2 expected standard: 0%
- The Hawthorns SchoolState special · Ages 7–16Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 0%
- The Sir Geoff Hurst AcademyState special · Ages 7–16Not yet inspected
- Thriftwood SchoolState special · Ages 5–19Ofsted:Outstanding in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 0%
Nearby towns
Based on each school's postal address in the DfE register, so a few schools near the edge of Chelmsford may be listed under a neighbouring town. Alternative provision is not listed. Inspection outcomes are shown under the framework each school was inspected with. About the data