The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
11% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 215
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- QUANTUM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Joseph Figg
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mascalls Way, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7NS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOctavia House Schools, Essex
Independent · 929m away
Woodcroft Nursery School
Nursery · 999m away
Larkrise Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Trinity Road Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Beehive Lane Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Moulsham Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Barnes Farm Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Meadgate Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Meadgate Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Meadgate Primary School?
Meadgate Primary School currently has 215 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Meadgate Primary School take?
Meadgate Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Meadgate Primary School?
Meadgate Primary School is in Chelmsford, CM2 7NS, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Meadgate Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Meadgate Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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