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Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery

Chelmsford, CM1 2JHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
44 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#8,914
of 13,686 nationally

About Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery

Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery in Chelmsford is a state primary that is noticeably more diverse in its intake than many schools in Essex. With 409 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, it is effectively full, and the demand is clear: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 99 applications for just 60 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.65. Only 44 first-preference families were offered a spot, so getting in is competitive. What really stands out is the proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals, which sits at 42.3%. That is significantly higher than the national average for primary schools, and it suggests Lawford Mead serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. The school is non-denominational and mixed, with a nursery on site for children from age three, making it a natural choice for local families looking for a single setting from early years right through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressTrent Road, Chelmsford, Chelmsford, CM1 2JH
HeadteacherMatthew Poyton
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils409
Free School Meals (FSM)42.3%
School Capacity409 / 420 (97% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Mar 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (26 Mar 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 23 Feb 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Dining HallGymnasiumArt StudiosMusic RoomsSensory RoomICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsFootballNetballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

ChessGardeningFilm ClubArt ClubEco ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.