The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 551
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 15.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Zanya Farmer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Henniker Gate, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6QH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford
Primary · 369m away
Chelmsford Hospital School
Independent · 1.4km away
The Tyrrells School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Trinity Road Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Boswells School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Meadgate Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Perryfields Junior School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Barnes Farm Primary School?
Barnes Farm Primary School currently has 551 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barnes Farm Primary School take?
Barnes Farm Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barnes Farm Primary School?
Barnes Farm Primary School is in Chelmsford, CM2 6QH, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barnes Farm Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Barnes Farm Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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