The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 142
- Capacity
- 68%
- FSM
- 12%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Ms Claire Laver (Head teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bicknacre Road, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 4ES
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Priory Primary School, Bicknacre's Ofsted rating?
Priory Primary School, Bicknacre was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Priory Primary School, Bicknacre?
Priory Primary School, Bicknacre currently has 142 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Priory Primary School, Bicknacre take?
Priory Primary School, Bicknacre caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Priory Primary School, Bicknacre?
Priory Primary School, Bicknacre is in Chelmsford, CM3 4ES, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Priory Primary School, Bicknacre have a sixth form?
No, Priory Primary School, Bicknacre does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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