The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 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
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 409
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 42.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE BRICKFIELDS TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matthew Poyton
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Trent Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2JH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Sir Geoff Hurst Academy
Free school · Grammar · 717m away
The Hawthorns School
Free school · Grammar · 814m away
Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 953m away
Parkwood Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Tanglewood Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Kings Road Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Pius X Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Lift Columbus
Academy · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery a selective school?
No. Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery?
Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery currently has 409 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery take?
Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery?
Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery is in Chelmsford, CM1 2JH, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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