The short version
78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 10–17
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 43
- Capacity
- 78%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Erica Barnett
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Back Lane, Near Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3PP
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is The Belsteads School's Ofsted rating?
The Belsteads School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Belsteads School?
The Belsteads School currently has 43 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Belsteads School take?
The Belsteads School caters for pupils aged 10 to 17.
Where is The Belsteads School?
The Belsteads School is in Essex, CM3 3PP, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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