The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- 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
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 313
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 7.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Gemma Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Victoria Road, The Cathedral C of E primary, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1PA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTrinity Road Primary School
Primary · 638m away
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Secondary · 893m away
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Maltese Road Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
The Chelmsford New Model Special School, Haywood Campus
Special school · 1.1km away
Chelmsford Hospital School
Independent · 1.2km away
St Anne's School
Independent · 1.2km away
St Cedd's School
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford's Ofsted rating?
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford?
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford currently has 313 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford take?
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford?
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford is in Chelmsford, CM1 1PA, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford have a sixth form?
No, The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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