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Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School

Chelmsford, CM1 4UUPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
73 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#4,454
of 13,686 nationally

About Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School

Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School in Chelmsford is a state-funded mixed primary for ages 2 to 11 that currently houses 488 pupils, exceeding its official capacity of 450. This oversubscription is no surprise given the demand: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 151 applications for just 60 places, with 73 families listing it as their first preference. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 12%, which is below the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent intake. The school does not have a religious character, and the headteacher is Jennifer Lindop. With a nursery on site, it offers a full primary journey from the earliest years through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressDickens Place, Chelmsford, Chelmsford, CM1 4UU
HeadteacherJennifer Lindop
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils488
Free School Meals (FSM)12.0%
School Capacity488 / 450 (108% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibrarySensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsSports Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

NetballTennisDanceRounders

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubGardeningDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

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