What ages does The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy teach?

The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy teaches children aged 7 to 16. It is a special school in Chelmsford.

Who is the headteacher of The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy?

The headteacher of The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy is Mrs Tracey Plane, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

Has The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy been inspected?

Ofsted has not inspected The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.

How many pupils are at The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy?

The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy has 66 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 7 to 16.

Is The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy full?

The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy has capacity for 64 pupils and 66 on roll (103%), so it is at or above its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.

Is The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy a faith school?

No. The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy has no designated religious character.

Is The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy a selective school?

No. The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy is recorded as non-selective in the schools register.

Is The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy part of an academy trust?

The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy is part of THE BECKMEAD TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.

What is The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy's absence rate?

The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy's overall absence rate is 33.8% in the latest published census.

Does The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy publish exam results?

OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

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The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy

Thornhurst Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2XT

Phase: Free Schools
School type: Free schools special
Ages: 7 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: None
Trust: THE BECKMEAD TRUST
Headteacher: Mrs Tracey Plane
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Constituency: Chelmsford
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Capacity: 64
Pupils on roll: 66
URN: 150846
Local authority: Essex
Website: School website
Telephone: 01245821016

About this school

The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy is a special academy in Chelmsford. It teaches children aged 7 to 16 and has 66 pupils on roll.

Ofsted has not yet inspected The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy under its current framework. Where the Department for Education has published them, its results and pupil characteristics appear below. Numbers and a report only go so far, so visit in person before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy has not been inspected by Ofsted yet. It opened in its current form in February 2025, and new or converted schools usually wait a few years for their first inspection.

School context

From the 2024/25 school census and absence figures.

Overall absence: 33.81%
Persistent absence: 82.5%

Location

Nearby schools

The Hawthorns School
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0.1 miles
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Anglia Ruskin University
Universities · Chelmsford

1.0 miles
St Anne's School
Independent schools · Chelmsford

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Common questions

What ages does The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy teach?: The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy teaches children aged 7 to 16. It is a special school in Chelmsford.
Who is the headteacher of The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy?: The headteacher of The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy is Mrs Tracey Plane, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
Has The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy been inspected?: Ofsted has not inspected The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.
How many pupils are at The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy?: The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy has 66 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 7 to 16.
Is The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy full?: The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy has capacity for 64 pupils and 66 on roll (103%), so it is at or above its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
Is The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy a faith school?: No. The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy has no designated religious character.
Is The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy a selective school?: No. The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy is recorded as non-selective in the schools register.
Is The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy part of an academy trust?: The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy is part of THE BECKMEAD TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.
What is The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy's absence rate?: The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy's overall absence rate is 33.8% in the latest published census.
Does The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy publish exam results?: OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 10 July 2026.