The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 417
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 11.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Nerys Maidment (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Guys Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5NB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF
Primary · 372m away
Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers
Primary · 441m away
Woodville Primary School
Primary · 874m away
Riverside Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Elmwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Elmwood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Elmwood Primary School?
Elmwood Primary School currently has 417 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Elmwood Primary School take?
Elmwood Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Elmwood Primary School?
Elmwood Primary School is in Chelmsford, CM3 5NB, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Elmwood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Elmwood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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