The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
29%
+21.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 236
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 18.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mr Richard McIntosh (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
New Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7QZ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Baddow Hall Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Baddow Hall Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Baddow Hall Junior School?
Baddow Hall Junior School currently has 236 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Baddow Hall Junior School take?
Baddow Hall Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Baddow Hall Junior School?
Baddow Hall Junior School is in Chelmsford, CM2 7QZ, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Baddow Hall Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Baddow Hall Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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