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St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Goodgraded 02/07/2024Ages 4–1162 pupilsChurch of England
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Chelmsford, within the Essex local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 62 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 02/07/2024, St Mary's Church of England Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Chelmsford can view St Mary's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 02/07/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.6%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence21.1%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher15.8England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals32.8%England avg 24.0%
English not first language0.0%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Chelmsford
All schools in Chelmsford →Woodville Primary School1.1 miElmwood Primary SchoolGood · 1.7 miSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWFGood · 1.8 miWilliam de Ferrers School1.8 miTrinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham FerrersGood · 1.8 miPriory Primary School, BicknacreRequires Improvement · 2.1 mi
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