SchoolScoresTrinity Road Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Trinity Road, Chelmsford, CM2 6HS
01245 354517 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 1 March 2016.
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 15 January 2025: Ofsted found some aspects were not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
77 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 31st highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 31st highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 32nd highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 31 parents whose child had been bullied 16th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 42% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 67 parents who had raised a concern 31st highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 3% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 26 parents of children with SEND 11th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 7% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 42% | 70% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 32nd highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chelmsford. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 19%). 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
55 pupils in this year group.
56% — 7 points below the Essex average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 56% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 18% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 67% | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 39 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 29 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 82 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.5 · 2026: 0.7
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 speech, language and communication needs. 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 10th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.1% | 21.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 24th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 10th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.4% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.4% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 41st lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 30% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 46th lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 21% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 17.7% | 13.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 50th lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 6% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 9.5 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 49th lowest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Lower than 6% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 35th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 62% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.6 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 48th highest of 56 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 44% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.4 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 39th highest of 52 state primary schools in Chelmsford. Higher than 26% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 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
- The Cathedral CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Meadgate Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Tyrrells School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Perryfields Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 91% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anne's School 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Oaklands Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Barnes Farm Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Perryfields Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2022
- St Cedd's School 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Trinity Road Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Trinity Road Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 1 March 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 15 January 2025, Ofsted found some aspects were not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
How did Trinity Road Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Trinity Road Primary School?
56% of the 77 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Trinity Road Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Trinity Road Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 29 families put Trinity Road Primary School as their first choice for 39 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 29 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 114805.
- 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.