The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
99%
Capacity
313
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Chelmsford community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 313 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 315 places).
Ofsted has rated The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gemma Smith, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3965th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 41 in Chelmsford.
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford is a popular choice with families — it received 114 applications for 45 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 54 were first-preference applications.
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.3/5 from 1 parents).
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 The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford include Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Dance, Tennis, as well as clubs including Choir, Drama, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Chelmsford, The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Victoria Road, The Cathedral C of E primary, Chelmsford, Chelmsford, CM1 1PA |
| Headteacher | Gemma Smith |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 313 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.7% |
| School Capacity | 313 / 315 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3965th of 13,686
Nationally
410th of 1,612
In East of England
12th of 41
In Chelmsford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
71%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed45
114
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
54 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Victoria Road, The Cathedral C of E primary, Chelmsford
Chelmsford, CM1 1PA
Victoria Road, The Cathedral C of E primary, Chelmsford
Chelmsford, CM1 1PA
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