SchoolScoresThe Beaulieu Park School
Free school · All-through, ages 4 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Armistice Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 6DT
01245 943400 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 18 January 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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
78% — 15 points above the Essex average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 78% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 93% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 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. | 108 | 105 | 105 |
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, over time
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Not published | Not published | 78% |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
179 pupils in this year group.
63% — 20 points above the Essex average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 63% | 43% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 57.1 | 45.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.5 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 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 secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in (Year 7)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 116 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 180 |
| Of those, offered a place | 93 (52%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 1,069 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.6
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.
How hard is it to get in (Reception)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 120 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 164 |
| Of those, offered a place | 118 (72%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 320 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.4
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 9th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 12% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.9% | 22.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 40% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.5% | 2.7%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 23% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.1% | 12.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 11 state secondary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 52% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.7% | 9.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 73% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.0% | 8.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 82% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 16.4% | 23.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 79% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.0 | 18.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 77% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.7% | 7.5% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.06% | 0.18% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 11 state secondary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 91% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 19.4 | 17.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 11 state secondary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 93% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 14.5 | 12.9 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 9th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 18% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 8.3% | 13.3%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary 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 secondary schools
- New Hall School 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 42% A*/A at A level
- The Boswells School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Chelmsford Hospital School 1.3 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024)
- Chelmer Valley High School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2024 · 51% grade 5+ English and maths
- Chelmsford County High School for Girls 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 99% grade 5+ English and maths
- King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 exceptional, 5 strong · 100% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Beaulieu Park School's Ofsted rating?
The Beaulieu Park School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 January 2023.
How did The Beaulieu Park School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 17 points above the England average of 45%.
Is The Beaulieu Park School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 180 families put The Beaulieu Park School as their first choice for 116 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 93 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 145916.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, GCSEs 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.