Our guide to Chelmsford schools
April, 2016

Parents will almost always have a keen interest in the educational standard of an area. With a population of around 170,000 and a greater catchment area form surrounding towns and villages, Chelmsford lies at the heart of everyday life for many people and families. This means that the standard of schools in the area is a big factor to people in the local community and the standard of schools will impact on the decision to move to an area like Chelmsford.

When it comes to primary schools and schools for younger children, there is a good selection of high-standard schools in Chelmsford. The following schools have all been classed as ‘highly regarded’ schools by Ofsted and who have highly performing pupils at the key classifications for the relevant age-group: 

• Barnes Farm Junior School                          
• Boreham Primary School
• Danbury Park Community Primary School
• Galleywood Infant School
• Oaklands Infant School 
• Perryfields Junior School          

The following primary and junior schools are ranked as a step above the top-rated schools in the local area but they are still considered as reliable and reputable schools for youngsters in the Chelmsford area:

• Baddow Hall Junior School          
• Highwood Primary School
• Lawford Mead Junior School
• Mildmay Infant and Nursery School
• St Peters Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, West Hanningfield              
• Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School           

Secondary schools

The following schools provide ‘satisfactory’ schooling for secondary age pupils, with the first two schools on the list scoring well in a number of areas and facilities:

• Chelmsford County High School for Girls
• St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford
• King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
• Moulsham High School
• St Peter's Church of England and Specialist Arts College
• The Boswells School
• Chelmer Valley High School
• The Sandon School
• Hylands School
• Great Baddow High School
• King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

There are also some very highly regarded private schools in and around Chelmsford which may be of interest to parents. Felsted is seen as being a very prestigious school but it is one that provides a plethora of additional support to pupils that need assistance. New Hall is set in stunning surroundings and this is a private school that has gained a lot of popularity in more recent times.

Brentwood is located around half an hour away from Chelmsford and has a reputation for being a school with a great reputation for sports but it has been focusing on and improving its academic services in recent times.

There is no shortage of schooling options for families in and around Chelmsford, which is another reason why Chelmsford is seen as a good place to move to for families with children of all ages. The strong commuter links to the capital means that many families will list Chelmsford as a possible place to move to, and anyone considering this option will appreciate the schooling options in the local area.