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Perryfields Junior School

Chelmsford, CM1 7PPPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
92%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#182 of 13,686 nationally

About Perryfields Junior School

Perryfields Junior School in Chelmsford is clearly a school that parents hold in high regard. While the data doesn't include a specific parent recommendation percentage, the school's popularity is evident from its oversubscription: it has 301 pupils against a capacity of 270, meaning it is over its official roll by more than 10%. This level of demand is a strong signal that local families are actively choosing the school. The school is a state primary for mixed genders, catering to children aged 7 to 11, and sits within the Essex local authority. It has no religious character and is led by headteacher Samantha Edwards. Just over 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is below the national average, suggesting a relatively affluent intake. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, conducted in February 2024, awarded it the highest possible rating of Outstanding across every single category, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLawn Lane, Chelmsford, Chelmsford, CM1 7PP
HeadteacherSamantha Edwards
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils301
Free School Meals (FSM)9.3%
School Capacity301 / 270 (111% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 19 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumICT SuiteSports HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisFootballAthleticsCricketCross CountryNetball

Clubs & Activities

CodingFilm ClubGardeningDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:50

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: perryfields-jun.essex.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Perryfields Junior School

Perryfields Junior School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.