Is Barnes Farm Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 12 October 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 352nd of 430 primary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Barnes Farm Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 50% of pupils at Barnes Farm Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Barnes Farm Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Barnes Farm Primary 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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Barnes Farm Primary School

Henniker Gate, Chelmsford, CM2 6QH

Local ranking352nd of 430 primary schools in Essex

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

630

Capacity

5-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 12 October 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 50.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 10.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 71.0%
Writing (Expected): 71.0%
Maths (Expected): 70.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 78.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 90

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 551
Boys: 274 (51%)
Girls: 265 (49%)
Capacity: 630 (86% full)
SEND: 24.3%
FSM Eligible: 15.4%
EAL: 14.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.1%
SEN Support: 19.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 24.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 22.7
Budget per Pupil: £5,503/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.6% 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: 64.9%
White Other: 8.2%
Black African: 7.5%
Asian Indian: 3.7%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.2%
Asian Pakistani: 2.0%
Mixed Other: 1.8%

64.9%

White British

8.2%

White Other

7.5%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01245467474

admin@bf-primary.com

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Henniker Gate

Chelmsford, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 146000
UKPRN: 10068083
Establishment No.: 2928
Trust: THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

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