Is Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 11 October 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 170th of 430 primary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 60% of pupils at Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School?

Applications for Reception places at Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School

Dickens Place, Copperfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 4UU

Local ranking170th of 430 primary schools in Essex

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

450

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 11 October 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 60.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 8.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 73.0%
Writing (Expected): 72.0%
Maths (Expected): 78.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 80.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 109.0
Cohort Size: 60

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 488
Boys: 246 (51%)
Girls: 233 (49%)
Capacity: 450 (106% full)
SEND: 9.8%
FSM Eligible: 12.5%
EAL: 13.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.7%
SEN Support: 7.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 21.8
Budget per Pupil: £5,648/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 12.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 61.7%
Asian Indian: 11.3%
White Other: 5.3%
Black African: 4.9%
Mixed Other: 2.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.5%
Asian Other: 2.3%
Asian Bangladeshi: 1.6%

61.7%

White British

11.3%

Asian Indian

5.3%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01245442031

admin@newlandsspring.essex.sch.uk

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Dickens Place

Chelmsford, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 138533
UKPRN: 10037870
Establishment No.: 5201
Trust: ATTAIN ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP

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