Is The Beaulieu Park School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 18 January 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 5th of 80 secondary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are The Beaulieu Park School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at The Beaulieu Park School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 59.3 (England: 46.2). 77.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

What are The Beaulieu Park School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 78% of pupils at The Beaulieu Park School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at The Beaulieu Park School?

Applications for Year 7 places at The Beaulieu Park School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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The Beaulieu Park School

Armistice Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 6DT

Local ranking5th of 80 secondary schools in Essex

Ofsted: OutstandingUpdated

All-through

Phase

2020

Capacity

4-19

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 18 January 2023. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 59.3 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 77.7% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 88.6% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 175

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1609
Boys: 925 (52%)
Girls: 838 (48%)
Capacity: 2020 (87% full)
SEND: 12.7%
FSM Eligible: 12.9%
EAL: 12.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.5%
SEN Support: 10.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 84.4
Budget per Pupil: £6,280/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 7.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: All-through
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 62.5%
Asian Indian: 9.3%
Mixed Other: 6.2%
White Other: 5.2%
Black African: 4.7%
Asian Chinese: 2.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.9%

62.5%

White British

9.3%

Asian Indian

6.2%

Mixed Other

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GCSE Performance

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01245943400

secondary@beauileuparkschool.com

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Armistice Avenue

Chelmsford, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 145916
UKPRN: 10068108
Establishment No.: 4029
Trust: THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

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