SchoolScoresNewlands Spring Primary and Nursery School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Dickens Place, Copperfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 4UU
01245 442031 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 October 2023.
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
89 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 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 20th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 21st 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. | 87% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 36 parents whose child had been bullied 13th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 52% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 54% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 73 parents who had raised a concern 27th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 20% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 81% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 24th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 28% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84%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
60 pupils in this year group.
60% — 3 points below the Essex average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 73% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 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. | 107 | 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 | 48 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 44 |
| Of those, offered a place | 44 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 105 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.2 · 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
| Pupils | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 34th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.5% | 21.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 33rd highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 54th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.2% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 20th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.5% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 37th lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 37% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 35th lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 44% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 13.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 35th lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 26% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.1 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 21st lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 46% 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 22nd highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 74% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.7 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 34th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 60% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 22nd highest of 52 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 54% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 13.6% | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Parkwood Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lawford Mead Primary and Nursery 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Pius X Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kings Road Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Maltese Road Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broomfield Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westlands Community Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Cathedral CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Perryfields Infant School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2022
- Perryfields Junior School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 91% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 October 2023.
How did Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School?
84% of the 89 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 44 families put Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School as their first choice for 48 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 44 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 138533.
- 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.