The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
- 50% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 5–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 266
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 49.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- SEAX TRUST
- Head
- Georgina Pryke (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Slades Lane, Galleywood, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8RW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMildmay Primary School
Primary · 978m away
Mildmay Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 978m away
Mildmay Junior School
Primary · 978m away
Beehive Lane Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Moulsham Junior School
Primary · 2.0km away
Widford Lodge School
Independent · 2.1km away
Larkrise Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Woodcroft Nursery School
Nursery · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Thriftwood School's Ofsted rating?
Thriftwood School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thriftwood School?
Thriftwood School currently has 266 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thriftwood School take?
Thriftwood School caters for pupils aged 5 to 19.
Where is Thriftwood School?
Thriftwood School is in Chelmsford, CM2 8RW, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thriftwood School have a sixth form?
Yes, Thriftwood School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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