The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford, Chelmsford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school creates a truly inclusive community where every child is known, supported and encouraged to achieve. Pupils develop excellent communication skills, strong character values like kindness and responsibility, and deep understanding across all subjects. The school's focus on the whole child means pupils leave well-prepared for secondary school with confidence, resilience and a genuine love of learning.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve above-average outcomes in national tests and show excellent progress across the curriculum
- Behaviour and attendance are exceptional, with pupils showing high levels of respect, self-discipline and enthusiasm for learning
- The school provides a safe, nurturing environment where pupils feel valued and develop strong confidence and self-belief
- Staff are skilled at identifying and supporting pupils with additional needs, including those with SEND
- Leaders respond quickly to changes in school context and pupil needs
Areas for Improvement
- Adaptations for disadvantaged pupils and pupils with English as an additional language are not yet as effective as they could be
- Governor oversight and questioning about progress for some groups of pupils needs to be more rigorous
- The impact of professional learning related to supporting disadvantaged pupils and those with English as an additional language is not yet fully embedded
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Board games club, music lessons, sports clubs, cultural opportunities, competitions, concerts, public speaking programme, buddy system, play leaders programme
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a strong school where pupils achieve highly, behave exceptionally well, and thrive in a safe, inclusive community. Leaders have created a caring environment where all pupils are supported to flourish and develop important life skills.
At a Glance
7.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 84% to 94%. Maths has remained stable at around 94%. Writing has declined from 80% to 74%.
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
26.6
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
10
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
314 pupils
315 capacity
1 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Chelmsford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Chelmsford
Admissions Demand - Essex
Places available
17,913
Applications
15,619
Got 1st preference
90.3%
Got preferred school
98.4%
Primary admissions across Essex (2025/26)
Inspection History(18)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.90044%
Overall absence
7.22022%
Persistent absence
277
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Chelmsford Hospital School
The Boswells School
The Hawthorns School
St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford
The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy
Moulsham High School
Lift Columbus
Hylands School
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