Maylandsea Primary School, Chelmsford
Maylandsea Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Chelmsford, part of Quantum Multi-Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 22nd-highest of the 46 schools in Chelmsford with published results, and 6,834th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.8 first-choice applications for every place. It was 73% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- 1.8 first choices per place
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Essex (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Maylandsea Primary School in detail
Maylandsea Primary School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Maylandsea Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 76% in Essex and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 71% in reading and 68% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Maylandsea Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 54 families put Maylandsea Primary School as their first choice and 103 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.8 first choices for every place. 24 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Maylandsea Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Maylandsea Primary School are Christchurch Church of England Primary School (1.7 miles, Requires improvement, 67% reading, 33% maths); St Leonard's Church of England Primary School (3.4 miles, Good, 54% reading, 43% maths); Cold Norton Primary School (4 miles, Good, 78% reading, 87% maths); and St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch (4 miles, Good, 94% reading, 94% maths).
Maylandsea Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Christchurch Church of England Primary SchoolSt Leonard's Church of England Primary SchoolCold Norton Primary SchoolSt Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch
The trust
Maylandsea Primary School is one of 8 schools run by Quantum Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 20 pupils (9.2%) received SEN support and 11 (5.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Maylandsea Primary School has a resourced provision for autism and severe learning difficulties: 20 places, 12 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Althorne Rail Station, about 2.5 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Drake Ave (s-bound), 330 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 10 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and drug offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Essex (97).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Maylandsea Primary School issued 10 suspensions, 4.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from January 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils have boundless enthusiasm for learning at this school. They benefit from wide-ranging experiences linked to the curriculum. For example, building a pyramid as part of 'Egyptian day' or taking part in a mini-Olympics. There is something to spark interest in everyone.
Such enrichment opportunities and the use of the house system foster strong friendships and a team spirit. Pupils respect fairness, trying one's best and sharing so all benefit. Younger children take turns on the play equipment to ensure everyone can enjoy themselves. Older children undertake first aid training so they can one day help others if they need to. There are many ways for pupils to demonstrate leadership. For instance, as a play leader or as part of the school council. Pupils are proud of their fundraising and the success of their bid to purchase football goals for the school.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school uses two different curriculum models. One that caters for the mixed-age class and the other for the one form entry. Both are ambitious and well-planned. Staff plan carefully so that pupils can practically apply their learning. The use of real-life examples and creative resources are a strength of the delivery. As a result, pupils keenly engage in their learning experiences, demonstrating an appetite for knowing more.
From Ofsted's June 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2019 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
12.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Autism, SLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 71% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 68% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 72% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.1
Avg class size
27.7
Infant (KS1)
31.8
KS2
8
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Maylandsea Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Maylandsea Primary School.
- LSC at Maylandsea PrimaryAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Maylandsea Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Maylandsea Primary School is in Essex; for families living there:
- Essex's school travel policy: Education Transport Policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
1 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 counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Maylandsea Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
73%
Available places
229 pupils
315 places
86 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Chelmsford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Chelmsford
Across Essex council
Places available
17,932
Applications
15,737
Got 1st preference
90.3%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All primary applications across Essex council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: 1.8 first choices per place
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
20
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
14.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Maylandsea Primary School has a resourced provision for autism and severe learning difficulties: 20 places, 12 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
217
Total Pupils
113
Boys
104
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
16.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,535
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,956
Per pupil
£1246k
Total funding
£41k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.2%
Overall absence
19.1%
Persistent absence
204
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Maylandsea Primary School
What are SATs results like at Maylandsea Primary School?
Of the pupils at Maylandsea Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% reached the expected standard in reading and 76% did so in maths.
What is Maylandsea Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Maylandsea Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Maylandsea Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Maylandsea Primary School is oversubscribed, Essex allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Maylandsea Primary School?
Maylandsea Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 73% of its 315 places.
How big are the classes at Maylandsea Primary School?
Classes at Maylandsea Primary School average 27.1 pupils (2025/26). 4 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Maylandsea Primary School?
Maylandsea Primary School has around 217 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Maylandsea Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
Maylandsea Primary School has a resourced provision for autism and severe learning difficulties: 20 places, 12 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Maylandsea Primary School?
6.2% of sessions were missed at Maylandsea Primary School in 2024/25. 19.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Maylandsea Primary School?
Apply through Essex's coordinated admissions process, naming Maylandsea Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Maylandsea Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: LSC at Maylandsea Primary (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Maylandsea Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 1 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 Maylandsea Primary School?
Maylandsea Primary School is at Katonia Avenue, Mayland, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 6AD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)