The short version
Average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 391
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 40.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE BRICKFIELDS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Karen Riches (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kings Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2BB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Chelmsford New Model Special School, Haywood Campus
Special school · 399m away
Maltese Road Primary School
Primary · 412m away
St Pius X Catholic Primary School
Primary · 552m away
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Secondary · 565m away
The Hawthorns School
Free school · Grammar · 592m away
Parkwood Academy
Primary · 666m away
Tanglewood Nursery School
Nursery · 669m away
The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy
Free school · Grammar · 725m away
Questions parents ask
What is Kings Road Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kings Road Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kings Road Primary School?
Kings Road Primary School currently has 391 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kings Road Primary School take?
Kings Road Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kings Road Primary School?
Kings Road Primary School is in Chelmsford, CM1 2BB, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kings Road Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kings Road Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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