The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 488
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- ATTAIN ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Jennifer Lindop (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Dickens Place, Copperfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4UU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmParkwood Academy
Primary · 880m away
Tanglewood Nursery School
Nursery · 918m away
Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery
Primary · 953m away
The Chelmsford New Model Special School, Woodlands Campus
Special school · 988m away
Columbus School and College
Special school · 988m away
Lift Columbus
Academy · 992m away
St Pius X Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Hawthorns School
Free school · Grammar · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School?
Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School currently has 488 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School take?
Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School?
Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School is in Chelmsford, CM1 4UU, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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