Heathcote School, Chelmsford
Heathcote School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Chelmsford. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2023.
Data last updated 1 Nov 2026
Heathcote School in detail
Heathcote School in its own words
In its own words: "An independent school and nursery in Danbury, Chelmsford, Essex for boys and girls aged 2-11 Each child will flourish and thrive in an exceptionally warm and friendly place to learn, where every child feels valued and recognised for their own unique gifts and talents."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Heathcote School are Elm Green Preparatory School (1.2 miles); Maldon Court Preparatory School (4.2 miles); Chelmsford Hospital School (4.3 miles, Outstanding); and New Hall School (4.4 miles).
Elm Green Preparatory SchoolMaldon Court Preparatory SchoolChelmsford Hospital SchoolNew Hall School
Who goes there
In 2026, 15 pupils (15.3%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Beaulieu Park Rail Station, about 3.9 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Eves Corner (nw-bound), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Heathcote School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 12 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Essex (97).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
At its routine inspection in November 2023, ISI found that the school meets the Independent School Standards, including those relating to safeguarding. Report
Routine Inspection
14 November 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
26 February 2019
Regulatory Compliance
29 November 2017
Integrated
24 September 2013
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£12,690
about £4,230 a term
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Essex - 19 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Heathcote School
Nurseries
The nearest nurseries and pre-schools to Heathcote School, with their latest published grades:
- Jesters Nursery School Danbury - Day nursery, 0.1 milesOfsted report card, 27 November 2025: Strong standard in 6 areas; safeguarding standards met
- Danbury Pre-School at St John's - Day nursery, 0.2 milesOfsted, 24 April 2025: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- Little Owls Nursery - Day nursery, 0.6 milesOfsted, 16 March 2023: Outstanding overall; safeguarding is effective
- Bicknacre Preschool - Pre-school, 1.3 milesOfsted, 1 July 2022: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- Jesters Nursery Childcare - Day nursery, 1.6 milesOfsted, 20 May 2022: Outstanding overall; safeguarding is effective
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 16
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 16 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 16 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Essex is 9 (the median across 614 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight are DfT estimates (severity adjustment). Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
61%
Available places
98 pupils
160 places
62 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Across Essex council
Places available
17,590
Applications
16,568
Got 1st preference
83.4%
Got preferred school
97.0%
All secondary applications across Essex council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
15
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
15.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
98
Total Pupils
46
Boys
52
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Heathcote School
When was Heathcote School last inspected?
Heathcote School's most recent inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) was a routine inspection in November 2023. At its routine inspection in November 2023, ISI found that the school meets the Independent School Standards, including those relating to safeguarding.
How many pupils go to Heathcote School?
Heathcote School has around 98 pupils on roll.
How many road collisions happen near Heathcote School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 16 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 16 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Essex is 9 (the median across 614 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Heathcote School?
Heathcote School is at Eves Corner, Danbury, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 4QB.
Sources: Independent Schools Inspectorate; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)