Maltese Road Primary School, Chelmsford

In its own words: "On behalf of the children, staff, and governors, I am delighted to welcome you to our school community. We understand that all parents and carers want their children to be happy, successful, and inspired every day."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Maltese Road Primary School is a lovely new school situated in the city centre of Chelmsford. We opened on 1st September 2015 and moved into our amazing new building on 1st January 2016. The school is now full, with 210 children in seven single-year-group classes."

In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Maltese Road Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 76% in Essex and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 80% in reading and 77% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 46 families put Maltese Road Primary School as their first choice and 139 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.5 first choices for every place. 19 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Maltese Road Primary School are Kings Road Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 76% reading, 66% maths); St Pius X Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, 85% reading, 82% maths); The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford (0.6 miles, Good, 94% reading, 94% maths); and Parkwood Academy (0.7 miles, Requires improvement, 72% reading, 69% maths).

Maltese Road Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Maltese Road Primary School is one of 8 schools run by Quantum Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.

12.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

The nearest railway station is Chelmsford Rail Station, about 620 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kirklees (adjacent), 180 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 633 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Essex (97), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Maltese Road Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 2.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Maltese Road Primary School are King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford (under 0.1 miles); Chelmsford County High School for Girls (0.3 miles); St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford (0.7 miles); and Hylands School (1.3 miles).