Moulsham Infant School, Chelmsford

In its own words: "At Moulsham Infant School we motivate and inspire children to succeed in an atmosphere that is happy, caring and stimulating. We aim for every child to have a sense of belonging and feel safe and secure. We promote curiosity and interest through our curriculum which is skills based and knowledge rich, encouraging creativity, leading children to question and investigate."

The school runs after-school care.

For September 2026 entry, 79 families put Moulsham Infant School as their first choice and 205 named it as one of their preferences, for 83 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Moulsham Infant School are Moulsham Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 87% reading, 79% maths); Oaklands Infant School (0.3 miles, Outstanding); Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 88% reading, 84% maths); and Mildmay Primary School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 72% reading, 71% maths).

Moulsham Infant School is one of 4 schools run by Hive Family of Schools, an academy trust.

14.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 35 pupils (13.1%) received SEN support and 6 (2.2%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Chelmsford Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Oaklands Crescent (adjacent), 270 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Moulsham Infant School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 405 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Essex (97), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Moulsham Infant School issued 7 suspensions, 2.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Moulsham Infant School are Moulsham High School (0.1 miles), Great Baddow High School (0.8 miles) and Hylands School (1.4 miles).