The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
29%
+21.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 211
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mr Paul Sully (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Beehive Lane, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9SR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLarkrise Primary School
Primary · 750m away
Woodcroft Nursery School
Nursery · 793m away
Mildmay Primary School
Primary · 832m away
Mildmay Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 832m away
Mildmay Junior School
Primary · 832m away
Moulsham Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Octavia House Schools, Essex
Independent · 1.4km away
Thriftwood School
Special school · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Beehive Lane Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Beehive Lane Community Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beehive Lane Community Primary School?
Beehive Lane Community Primary School currently has 211 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beehive Lane Community Primary School take?
Beehive Lane Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Beehive Lane Community Primary School?
Beehive Lane Community Primary School is in Chelmsford, CM2 9SR, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beehive Lane Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Beehive Lane Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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