The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 214
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE ROSARY TRUST - A CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY
- Head
- Mrs Sharon Derbyshire (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Tennyson Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4HY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTanglewood Nursery School
Nursery · 318m away
Parkwood Academy
Primary · 403m away
Lift Columbus
Academy · 428m away
The Chelmsford New Model Special School, Woodlands Campus
Special school · 456m away
Columbus School and College
Special school · 456m away
Kings Road Primary School
Primary · 552m away
The Hawthorns School
Free school · Grammar · 884m away
The Chelmsford New Model Special School, Haywood Campus
Special school · 921m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Pius X Catholic Primary School?
St Pius X Catholic Primary School currently has 214 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Pius X Catholic Primary School take?
St Pius X Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Pius X Catholic Primary School?
St Pius X Catholic Primary School is in Chelmsford, CM1 4HY, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Pius X Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Pius X Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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