The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 80% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 57.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
57.1
13.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
63%
20.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
91%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 114 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,609
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 10.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr James Donaldson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Armistice Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 6DT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSpringfield Primary School
Primary · 765m away
The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 975m away
New Hall School
Independent · 1.0km away
The Boswells School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Perryfields Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Perryfields Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Tyrrells School
Primary · 1.6km away
Broomfield Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Beaulieu Park School's Ofsted rating?
The Beaulieu Park School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Beaulieu Park School?
The Beaulieu Park School currently has 1,609 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Beaulieu Park School take?
The Beaulieu Park School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is The Beaulieu Park School?
The Beaulieu Park School is in Chelmsford, CM1 6DT, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Beaulieu Park School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Beaulieu Park School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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