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Perryfields Infant School

Chelmsford, CM1 7PPPrimaryAges 5–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.4×
Oversubscribed
83 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Perryfields Infant School

Perryfields Infant School in Chelmsford is a state primary for children aged 5 to 7, and it is currently running at full capacity with 180 pupils on roll matching its 180-place school capacity. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 4.4%, which is notably low compared with national averages, suggesting a relatively affluent local intake. Demand for places is extremely high: for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 311 applications for just 59 total places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 5.27. Of those applicants, 83 put Perryfields as their first preference, and only 57 first-preference offers were made, meaning a significant number of families who wanted a place here were disappointed. This level of competition signals strong local reputation and makes it a school that parents need to prioritise highly on their application form.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLawn Lane, Chelmsford, Chelmsford, CM1 7PP
HeadteacherAmanda Reid
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils180
Free School Meals (FSM)4.4%
School Capacity180 / 180 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (5 Oct 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sports HallForest SchoolPlaying FieldsICT SuiteSensory RoomMusic RoomsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

Cross CountryAthleticsFootballNetball

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingFilm ClubChessGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Breakfast club

07:40-08:40

After-school care

15:10-18:00

Source: perryfieldsinfantschool.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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