The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 210
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 38.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- SOUTH ESSEX ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Cracknell (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Melbourne Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2DX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTanglewood Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
St Pius X Catholic Primary School
Primary · 403m away
Lift Columbus
Academy · 522m away
The Chelmsford New Model Special School, Woodlands Campus
Special school · 544m away
Columbus School and College
Special school · 544m away
Kings Road Primary School
Primary · 666m away
The Hawthorns School
Free school · Grammar · 670m away
The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy
Free school · Grammar · 759m away
Questions parents ask
What is Parkwood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Parkwood Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Parkwood Academy?
Parkwood Academy currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Parkwood Academy take?
Parkwood Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Parkwood Academy?
Parkwood Academy is in Chelmsford, CM1 2DX, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Parkwood Academy have a sixth form?
No, Parkwood Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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