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Baddow Hall Infant School

Chelmsford, CM2 7QZPrimaryAges 5–7MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
47 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Baddow Hall Infant School

Baddow Hall Infant School is a state primary for children aged 5 to 7 in Chelmsford, Essex, and it is currently running with some room to spare. The school has a capacity of 180 pupils but hosts 164, meaning it is not yet full. Its intake reflects a relatively low level of economic disadvantage: 11.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which sits below the national average for primary schools. Demand is strong, however. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 110 applications for just 60 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.83 applicants per place. Of those, 47 were first-preference applications, and all 47 received an offer. This suggests Baddow Hall is a popular choice among local families, even if it is not yet at maximum capacity. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and led by headteacher Lesley Schlanker.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNew Road, Chelmsford, Chelmsford, CM2 7QZ
HeadteacherLesley Schlanker
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils164
Free School Meals (FSM)11.6%
School Capacity164 / 180 (91% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Feb 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 12 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosDining HallLibrarySensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

NetballAthleticsSwimmingCross Country

Clubs & Activities

ChessArt ClubBook ClubGardeningFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalProfound LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:40

Source: baddowhallinfant.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Baddow Hall Infant School

Baddow Hall Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.