The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 402
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 24.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Ellaina Blake (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Trinity Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6HS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
Primary · 638m away
Chelmsford Hospital School
Independent · 902m away
Meadgate Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Tyrrells School
Primary · 1.3km away
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Secondary · 1.5km away
Perryfields Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Anne's School
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Trinity Road Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Trinity Road Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Trinity Road Primary School?
Trinity Road Primary School currently has 402 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Trinity Road Primary School take?
Trinity Road Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Trinity Road Primary School?
Trinity Road Primary School is in Chelmsford, CM2 6HS, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Trinity Road Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Trinity Road Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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