The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 5 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 62
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 32.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- BERLESDUNA ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Theresa Walker (Interim Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Main Road, Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8RJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Mary's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School currently has 62 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Church of England Primary School take?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is in Chelmsford, CM3 8RJ, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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