Moulsham Junior School
About Moulsham Junior School
Moulsham Junior School sits in an interesting position compared with the Essex local authority average for Key Stage 2. The LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined is 62 per cent, while Moulsham’s figure is 58 per cent — four points below the county norm. That places the school 243rd out of 444 primary schools in Essex, putting it in the bottom half of the LA ranking. However, the picture is more nuanced when you look at individual subjects. In reading, 82 per cent of pupils met the expected standard, well above the national benchmark, and the average reading score of 106 is strong. Maths tells a different story: only 65 per cent reached the expected level, and the average maths score of 103 is more modest. The school’s overall ranking of 30th out of 41 schools in Chelmsford reflects this mixed performance, and its national percentile of 61 per cent places it just above the midpoint of all primary schools in England.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Nov 2023Latest monitoring visit (15 Nov 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 22 May 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
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Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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