Parkwood Academy

About Parkwood Academy

Parkwood Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Chelmsford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 210 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Parkwood Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Lisa Cracknell, it falls under Essex local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 37% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12806th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 41st out of 41 in Chelmsford.

Parkwood Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 41 applications for 14 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Parkwood Academy include ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Dance, Rounders, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Science Club, Book Club and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 38.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Chelmsford, Parkwood Academy 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.

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