Which is the best primary school in Chelmsford?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Perryfields Junior School ranks first of 46 ranked primary schools in Chelmsford, with 91% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Chelmsford ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Chelmsford?

46 primary schools in Chelmsford published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Chelmsford, ranked

The 46 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Perryfields Junior School
Academy converter

23%

higher standard

91%

expected standard
2
Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford
Community school

17%

higher standard

87%

expected standard
3
Hatfield Peverel St Andrew's Junior School
Foundation school

25%

higher standard

84%

expected standard
4
Roxwell Church of England Primary School
Academy sponsor led

24%

higher standard

82%

expected standard
5
The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

17%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
6
The Tyrrells School
Academy converter

13%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
7
The Beaulieu Park School
Free schools

13%

higher standard

78%

expected standard
8
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Voluntary aided school

12%

higher standard

78%

expected standard
9
Beehive Lane Community Primary School
Community school

29%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
10
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF
Voluntary aided school

23%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
11
Westlands Community Primary School
Community school

17%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
12
Meadgate Primary School
Academy sponsor led

19%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
13
Maltese Road Primary School
Academy sponsor led

16%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
14
Purleigh Community Primary School
Academy converter

7%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
15
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
Voluntary aided school

4%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
16
Baddow Hall Junior School
Community school

29%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
17
St Pius X Catholic Primary School
Academy converter

18%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
18
St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury
Voluntary controlled school

13%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
19
Cold Norton Primary School
Community school

22%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
20
Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary aided school

20%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
21
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Academy converter

13%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
22
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
23
Woodville Primary School
Academy converter

14%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
24
Moulsham Junior School
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
25
Parkwood Academy
Academy sponsor led

3%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
26
Boreham Primary School
Community school

19%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
27
Ford End Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

9%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
28
Priory Primary School, Bicknacre
Community school

13%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
29
Maylandsea Primary School
Academy converter

9%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
30
Collingwood Primary School
Foundation school

8%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
31
Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery
Academy converter

15%

higher standard

61%

expected standard
32
Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School
Academy converter

8%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
33
Kings Road Primary School
Academy converter

8%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
34
Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary aided school

14%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
35
Mildmay Primary School
Academy converter

8%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
36
Trinity Road Primary School
Community school

18%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
37
Elmwood Primary School
Foundation school

7%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
38
Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

8%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
39
Great Leighs Primary School
Community school

6%

higher standard

52%

expected standard
40
Springfield Primary School
Community school

3%

higher standard

52%

expected standard
41
Barnes Farm Primary School
Academy converter

10%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
42
Broomfield Primary School
Foundation school

11%

higher standard

49%

expected standard
43
Larkrise Primary School
Academy sponsor led

7%

higher standard

41%

expected standard
44
Christchurch Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

33%

expected standard
45
Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers
Voluntary aided school

3%

higher standard

31%

expected standard
46
Highwood Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

25%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Chelmsford?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Perryfields Junior School ranks first of 46 ranked primary schools in Chelmsford, with 91% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Chelmsford ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Chelmsford?: 46 primary schools in Chelmsford published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.