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Cold Norton Primary School

Maldon, CM3 6JEPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
First choices / offers
1.0×
More first choices than offers made
24 1st-choice / 23 offers made
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1981 of 13,686 nationally

About Cold Norton Primary School

Cold Norton Primary School is a state-funded primary school in Maldon, East of England, for pupils aged 4 to 11 for boys and girls. DfE data records 157 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 147.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (19 Mar 2024). 70% met the expected KS2 standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25. admissions data records 24 first-preference applications and 23 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

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Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
AddressSt Stephens Road, Cold Norton, Chelmsford, Maldon, CM3 6JE
HeadteacherMs Emily Penkett
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils157
Free School Meals (FSM)7.6%
School Capacity157 / 147 (107% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

DyslexiaMental HealthMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Cold Norton Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.