The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford is a primary school (Voluntary aided school), ages 4–11, in Chelmsford, CM1, in the Essex council area. It has 314 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (3 March 2026): Report card: Strong standard in 3 areas, Expected standard in 4 areas.
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Ofsted
Report card: Strong standard in 3 areas, Expected standard in 4 areas — inspected 3 March 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Expected standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Strong standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard |
Early years | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Expected standard |
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 74 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 4 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 47 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 314 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 7.3% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 20.7% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 10.22% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.24% | 2024/25 |
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