Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School, Chelmsford

In its own words: "At Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School , we strive to thrive by being ready, respectful and kind every day. Inspired by the Gospel and guided by Christ’s love, we encourage every child to achieve their very best academically, spiritually and personally."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School, we inspire our community to achieve excellence for themselves and for the glory of Christ . Welcome to Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School ! It is a joy and a privilege to lead such a caring, faith-filled community where every child is cherished and encouraged to shine."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, cricket, swimming, yoga, dance, choir, chess and Lego.

In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 84% 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 80% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 39 families put Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 73 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 9 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School are Oaklands Infant School (0.3 miles, Outstanding); Moulsham Junior School (0.6 miles, Good, 87% reading, 79% maths); Moulsham Infant School (0.6 miles, Good); and The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford (0.6 miles, Good, 94% reading, 94% maths).

Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.

Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School is one of 7 schools run by The Rosary Trust - A Catholic Multi Academy, an academy trust.

8.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 25.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (49%), Black (18%) and Asian (9%).

In 2026, 27 pupils (12.5%) received SEN support and 5 (2.3%) 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 820 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is RC Church (outside), 60 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 622 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, Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 1.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School are Moulsham High School (0.7 miles); King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford (0.8 miles); Chelmsford County High School for Girls (1 mile); and Hylands School (1.2 miles).