SchoolScoresMaylandsea Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed
Part of QUANTUM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Katonia Avenue, Mayland, Chelmsford, CM3 6AD
01621 742251 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 16 January 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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 20 June 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
27 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 27th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 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 23rd highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 97% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 26 parents who had raised a concern Joint 13th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 15th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%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
46 pupils in this year group.
63% — about the same as the Essex average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 63% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 2 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 54 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (56%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 103 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.4 · 2026: 1.8
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 20 places for autism; Severe learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 28th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.3% | 21.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 23rd highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 27th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.3% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 53rd highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 47th lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 21% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 49th lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 16% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.1% | 13.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 42nd lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 19% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.3 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 34th lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 31% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 36th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 60% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.4 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 41st highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 53% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.9 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 11th highest of 52 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 72% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 19.6% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Christchurch CofE Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Maylandsea Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Maylandsea Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 January 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 20 June 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Maylandsea Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Maylandsea Primary School?
93% of the 27 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Maylandsea Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Maylandsea Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 54 families put Maylandsea Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about 2 first-choice applications for every place. 30 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 142254.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.