St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Chelmsford
St Pius X Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Chelmsford, part of The Rosary Trust - A Catholic Multi Academy. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 13th-highest of the 46 schools in Chelmsford with published results, and 4,096th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Essex (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Pius X Catholic Primary School in detail
St Pius X Catholic Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Our school is a small, caring and happy school where staff know all of the children and where every child really matters. Our committed staff work hard to provide a rich and challenging curriculum and strive to encourage a love of learning in our pupils to create resilient, life long learners when they leave us."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at St Pius X Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% 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 87% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Pius X Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 20 families put St Pius X Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 59 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Pius X Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Pius X Catholic Primary School are Parkwood Academy (0.3 miles, Requires improvement, 72% reading, 69% maths); Kings Road Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 76% reading, 66% maths); Maltese Road Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 77% reading, 87% maths); and Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School (0.8 miles, Good, 73% reading, 78% maths).
St Pius X Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Parkwood AcademyKings Road Primary SchoolMaltese Road Primary SchoolNewlands Spring Primary and Nursery School
The trust
St Pius X Catholic Primary School is one of 7 schools run by The Rosary Trust - A Catholic Multi Academy, an academy trust.
All 7 schools in The Rosary Trust - A Catholic Multi Academy
What parents say
33 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Pius X Catholic Primary School (as of September 2025): 91% would recommend the school, 91% say their child is happy there and 56% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (91%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (56%).
Who goes there
45.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (35%), Asian (27%) and Black (18%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Chelmsford Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sunrise Avenue (n-bound), 250 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 335 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.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Pius X Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Pius X Catholic Primary School are St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford (0.2 miles); Chelmsford County High School for Girls (0.5 miles); King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford (0.7 miles); and The Boswells School (1.3 miles).
St John Payne Catholic School, ChelmsfordChelmsford County High School for GirlsKing Edward VI Grammar School, ChelmsfordThe Boswells School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; 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 agoOverall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
St Pius X Catholic Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in February 2020. Before that, as St Pius X Catholic Primary School (URN 115192), it was rated Good in October 2016.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils are proud of their school and of their achievements. They relish learning and talk knowledgeably about their work. Pupils enjoy the many trips that the school provides. Visits to places such as the local university and the Globe Theatre extend the formal curriculum and help to make what pupils learn in class real.
Pupils experience a broad curriculum that is suitably ambitious. It covers the national curriculum fully and includes relationships education. Children in the early years get a firm start to their education. Pupils build on this sound start as they get older and many achieve well as a result.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
There are three features that sum up the school's work: the continuous focus on improvement; the commitment to putting pupils' interests first; and an openness to new ideas. Leaders have developed a curriculum where learning is more than just what happens in lessons. The school seeks to develop pupils' appreciation of the wider world and their place in it.
The curriculum has been thoroughly revised and upgraded in recent years. This is especially so in English and mathematics, where it is carefully designed to build pupils' learning bit by bit. There is a strong focus on early reading and mathematics. This is based on a thorough understanding of how children learn effectively. Phonics is taught right from the start of Reception. All staff are trained in how to teach phonics and the new mathematics programme. They check pupils' fluency in both carefully. Where necessary, staff provide targeted support to help pupils catch up, including for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). As a result, gaps in pupils' learning are identified early and dealt with quickly.
From Ofsted's October 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.
At a Glance
23.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
33 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 71% to 85% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 87% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 84% to 76% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
31.6
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
32.0
KS2
5
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 St Pius X Catholic Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Pius X Catholic Primary School.
- Barracudas (Chelmsford)840m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Pius X Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Pius X Catholic 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
- 17
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 13 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
6 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
213 pupils
210 places
3 pupils over capacity 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
25
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
14.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
215
Total Pupils
90
Boys
125
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
17.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,672
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,466
Per pupil
£1311k
Total funding
£73k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6%
Overall absence
11.1%
Persistent absence
198
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about St Pius X Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Pius X Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Pius X Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 85% reached the expected standard in reading and 82% did so in maths.
What is St Pius X Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Pius X Catholic Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in February 2020. Before that, as St Pius X Catholic Primary School (URN 115192), it was rated Good in October 2016.
What is the catchment area for St Pius X Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Pius X Catholic 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 St Pius X Catholic Primary School?
St Pius X Catholic Primary School was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St Pius X Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Pius X Catholic Primary School average 31.6 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 St Pius X Catholic Primary School?
St Pius X Catholic Primary School has around 215 pupils on roll. 24% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Pius X Catholic Primary School?
4.6% of sessions were missed at St Pius X Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 11.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Pius X Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Essex's coordinated admissions process, naming St Pius X Catholic 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 St Pius X Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of St Pius X Catholic Primary School: Barracudas (Chelmsford) (840m away, 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 St Pius X Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 13 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 6 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 St Pius X Catholic Primary School?
St Pius X Catholic Primary School is at Tennyson Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4HY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)