Purleigh Community Primary SchoolLimebrook Primary School and Nursery
Inspection, results, pupils and attendance side by side.
Summary of the comparison
Purleigh Community Primary School and Limebrook Primary School and Nursery are primary schools.
The share of pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 has risen at Purleigh Community Primary School (65.0% in 2022-23, 74.0% in 2024-25).
Side-by-side comparison
| Measure | ChelmsfordPurleigh Community Primary School | MaldonLimebrook Primary School and Nursery | England average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Our score | C58/100 | Not scored | |
| Local ranking | 206th of 430 in Essex | Not ranked | |
| Inspection | Ofsted: Good | ||
| School type | Academy converter | Free schools | |
| Phase | Primary | Primary | |
| Age range | 4-11 | 2-11 | |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed | |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 137 | |
| Capacity | 210 | 420 | |
| Location | Chelmsford, CM3 6PJ | Maldon, CM9 6NE | |
| Key Stage 2 (SATs) | |||
| Reading, writing & maths at expected standard | 74.0% | Not reported | 62.0% |
| At higher standard | 7.0% | Not reported | 8.0% |
| Reading average scaled score | 107.0 | Not reported | 106.0 |
| Maths average scaled score | 108.0 | Not reported | 105.0 |
| Pupils | |||
| Pupils in the census | 206 | 113 | |
| Free school meals (ever 6) | 11.2% | 13.3% | |
| English as an additional language | 1.0% | 0.9% | |
| SEN support | 17.0% | 5.3% | |
| SEN with an EHC plan | 1.9% | 0.0% | |
| Attendance | |||
| Overall absence | 3.9% | Not reported | 6.2% |
| Persistent absence | 7.2% | Not reported | 15.8% |
Historical trends
Each solid line is one school; the dashed line is the national average.
Free school meal eligibility (ever 6)
Pupils on roll
Full profiles: Purleigh Community Primary School · Limebrook Primary School and Nursery