SchoolScoresMaltese Road Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of QUANTUM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Maltese Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2PA
01245 357860 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 1 May 2018.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 21 March 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
63 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 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 21st highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 10th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 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 26 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 11th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 57% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 54% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 51 parents who had raised a concern Joint 18th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 45% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 20th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
31 pupils in this year group.
74% — 11 points above the Essex average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 74% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 16% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 87% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 46 |
| Of those, offered a place | 27 (59%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 139 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.5 · 2026: 1.5
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 42nd highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.9% | 21.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 36th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 55th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 15th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.1% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 31st lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 45% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 37th lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 43% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.9% | 13.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 34th lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 28% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.8 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 35th lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 28% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 12th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 85% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.9 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 17th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 78% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.5 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 42nd highest of 52 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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
- Kings Road Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Pius X Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Cathedral CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Parkwood Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westlands Community Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anne's School 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Cedd's School 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Lawford Mead Primary and Nursery 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Trinity Road Primary School 1.0 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 Maltese Road Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Maltese Road Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 1 May 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 21 March 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Maltese Road Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Maltese Road Primary School?
90% of the 63 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Maltese Road Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Maltese Road Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 46 families put Maltese Road Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 27 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141511.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.