SchoolScoresMoulsham Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of HIVE FAMILY OF SCHOOLS
Princes Road, Chelmsford, CM2 9DG
01245 352098 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 24 April 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 |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 15 November 2023: 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
144 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
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% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 30th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 30th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 57 parents whose child had been bullied 18th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 35% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 49% | 54% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 113 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% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 30th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 17% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78%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
180 pupils in this year group.
67% — 4 points above the Essex average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 87% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 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 26th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.2% | 21.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 17th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 41st highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.2% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 16th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.8% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 16th lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 69% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 20th lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 60% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.1% | 13.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 37th lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.4 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 39th lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 23% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 13th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 84% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.8 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 15th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 79% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.6 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 15th highest of 52 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 71% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 19.0% | 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
- Moulsham Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023
- Oaklands Infant School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- St Cedd's School 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Anne's School 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Widford Lodge School 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mildmay Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beehive Lane Community Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2022 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Larkrise Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Meadgate Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Moulsham Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Moulsham Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 April 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 15 November 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Moulsham Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Moulsham Junior School?
78% of the 144 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Moulsham 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 137971.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.