The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford

Voluntary aided school · Primary school · Chelmsford, Essex
CM1 1PA
Composite score
52.8

About The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford

The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford is a primary school in Chelmsford, Essex, classified by the DfE as a voluntary aided school with a Church of England religious character. Around 313 pupils aged 4 to 11 attend the school. The school holds a 'Good' judgement from Ofsted. 74% of its pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2, above the national average (national figure: 61%). The proportion reaching the expected standard has risen by 3.0 percentage points year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the top 42% of primary schools nationally.

Pupils achieved an average scaled score of 110 in reading and 109 in maths (national averages are about 105 and 104). 4% reached the higher standard across all three subjects (around 8% do so nationally). Its intake is relatively advantaged, with around 10% of pupils eligible for free school meals in the last six years versus about 24% nationally. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#6,284
National rank
#662
In East of England
#188
In Essex
Top 42%
Nationally

Performance (KS2 SATs)

% meeting expected RWM
74%
% achieving higher RWM
4%
Reading average scaled score
110.0
National avg ≈ 105
Maths average scaled score
109.0
National avg ≈ 104
Reading progress
Maths progress

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective?
Yes
Early years provision
Good

School profile

Pupils on roll 313 % FSM ever-6 9.6% % EAL 21.7% Age range 4–11 Gender Mixed Religious character Church of England

Location

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