VOLUNTARY CONTROLLED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Goodgraded 05/10/2022Ages 5–11167 pupilsChurch of England
Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Chelmsford, within the Essex local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 167 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 05/10/2022, Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Chelmsford can view Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.7%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence9.2%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher19.3England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals10.5%England avg 24.0%
English not first language6.8%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Chelmsford
All schools in Chelmsford →Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 miChelmer Valley High SchoolGood · 1.5 miThe Belsteads School1.5 miBroomfield Primary SchoolGood · 2.1 miFord End Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 2.4 miLift Columbus2.7 mi
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