SchoolScoresBaddow Hall Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
New Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, CM2 7QZ
01245 472391 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 1 October 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 23 October 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
86 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Chelmsford comparisons use the 32 of its 56 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 24 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Chelmsford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 29th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 18% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 22nd highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 25th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 24% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 23 parents whose child had been bullied 21st highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 22% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 43% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 60 parents who had raised a concern Joint 24th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 22% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 16 parents of children with SEND Joint 9th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 20% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 70% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 25th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 36%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Chelmsford figures pool parents at the Chelmsford schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
59 pupils in this year group.
73% — 10 points above the Essex average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 73% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 29% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 78% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Essex. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 18th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.1% | 21.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 19th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 21st highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.3% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 34th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 51st lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 10% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 43rd lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 25% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.7% | 13.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 39th lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 21% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.8 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 22nd lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 45% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 31st highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 66% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.9 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 8th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 85% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.2 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 21st highest of 52 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 55% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 13.9% | 13.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Baddow Hall Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Larkrise Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Meadgate Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beehive Lane Community Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2022 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Moulsham Infant School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023
- Moulsham Junior School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barnes Farm Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mildmay Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Trinity Road Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), some aspects weaker 2025 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Baddow Hall Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Baddow Hall Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 1 October 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 23 October 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Baddow Hall Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Baddow Hall Junior School?
83% of the 86 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Baddow Hall Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 114913.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.