Is Perryfields Junior School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 13 February 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded A, 3rd of 430 primary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Perryfields Junior School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 91% of pupils at Perryfields Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Perryfields Junior School?

Applications for Reception places at Perryfields Junior 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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Perryfields Junior School

Lawn Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 7PP

Local ranking3rd of 430 primary schools in Essex

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

270

Capacity

7-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 13 February 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 91.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 23.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 94.0%
Writing (Expected): 99.0%
Maths (Expected): 97.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 96.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 110.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 112.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 113.0
Cohort Size: 69

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 301
Boys: 149 (50%)
Girls: 152 (50%)
Capacity: 270 (111% full)
SEND: 11.3%
FSM Eligible: 9.6%
EAL: 41.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.0%
SEN Support: 8.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 25.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 11.6
Budget per Pupil: £5,558/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 54.3%
Asian Indian: 21.5%
Asian Pakistani: 4.8%
White Other: 4.4%
Asian Chinese: 3.4%
Black African: 2.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.0%
Asian Bangladeshi: 1.7%

54.3%

White British

21.5%

Asian Indian

4.8%

Asian Pakistani

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01245250781

head@perryfields-jun.essex.sch.uk

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Lawn Lane

Chelmsford, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 143784
UKPRN: 10061956
Establishment No.: 2589
Trust: PERRYFIELDS ENTERPRISE ACADEMY TRUST: LED BY PERRYFIELDS JUNIOR SCHOOL LIMITED

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