SchoolScoresMildmay Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of BRIDGE ACADEMY TRUST
Robin Way, Chelmsford, CM2 8AU
01245 250021 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 13 May 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
238 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 23rd highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 26th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 18th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 70 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 14th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 47% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 186 parents who had raised a concern 21st highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 39% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 65 parents of children with SEND 5th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 48% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 70% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 21st highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 38% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 38%). 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
93 pupils in this year group.
57% — 6 points below the Essex average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 72% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 68% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 71% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 68 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 62 |
| Of those, offered a place | 62 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 169 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
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 30 places for hearing impairment. 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 30th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.0% | 21.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 53rd highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 8% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.6% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 26th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 29th lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 23rd lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 57% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.7% | 13.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 24th lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 39% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 25th lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 40% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 33rd highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 63% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.7 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 49th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 39% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.1 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 28th highest of 52 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 49% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.9% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Beehive Lane Community Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2022 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Moulsham Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023
- Moulsham Junior School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Widford Lodge School 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Galleywood Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Oaklands Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Larkrise Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Cedd's School 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Anne's School 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Mildmay Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 13 May 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Mildmay Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Mildmay Primary School?
88% of the 238 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Mildmay Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Mildmay Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 62 families put Mildmay Primary School as their first choice for 68 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 62 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 146980.
- 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.