Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School
108%
Capacity
488
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School
Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Chelmsford community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 488 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (108% of 450 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jennifer Lindop, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4454th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 41 in Chelmsford.
Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 151 applications for 60 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 73 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School include Library, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Sports Hall.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Dance, Rounders, as well as clubs including Book Club, Gardening, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Chelmsford, Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Dickens Place, Chelmsford, Chelmsford, CM1 4UU |
| Headteacher | Jennifer Lindop |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 488 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.0% |
| School Capacity | 488 / 450 (108% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4454th of 13,686
Nationally
465th of 1,612
In East of England
16th of 41
In Chelmsford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
69%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
151
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
73 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Dickens Place, Chelmsford
Chelmsford, CM1 4UU
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