Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery vs Parkwood Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery
Chelmsford
Parkwood Academy
Chelmsford
Overview
Phase
Primary
Primary
Type
Academy converter
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
3–11
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Essex
Essex
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
413
196
Capacity
420
210
Occupancy
98%
93%
FSM %
37.5%
44.9%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Requires Improvement
Quality of Education
Good
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Requires Improvement
Last Inspected
Mar 2025
Jul 2024
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
-
KS2 Reading
76%
72%
KS2 Maths
71%
69%
KS2 Writing
66%
66%