The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 91% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (111% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
91%
+29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
23%
+15.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 301
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- PERRYFIELDS ENTERPRISE ACADEMY TRUST: LED BY PERRYFIELDS JUNIOR SCHOOL LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs Samantha Edwards (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Lawn Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7PP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPerryfields Infant School
Primary · Very close
The Boswells School
Secondary · Very close
The Tyrrells School
Primary · 392m away
Chelmsford Hospital School
Independent · 698m away
Springfield Primary School
Primary · 739m away
The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 890m away
The Beaulieu Park School
All-through · 1.4km away
Trinity Road Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Perryfields Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Perryfields Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Perryfields Junior School?
Perryfields Junior School currently has 301 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Perryfields Junior School take?
Perryfields Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Perryfields Junior School?
Perryfields Junior School is in Chelmsford, CM1 7PP, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Perryfields Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Perryfields Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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