Cold Norton Primary School

About Cold Norton Primary School

Cold Norton Primary School is a community school in Chelmsford, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 157 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 March 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 7.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

157 / 147 (107%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

19 March 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

St Stephens Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 6JE

Phone

01621827086

Headteacher

Emily Penkett

Website

http://www.coldnorton.essex.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Cold Norton Primary School?

Cold Norton Primary School is a community school in Chelmsford, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Cold Norton Primary School have?

Cold Norton Primary School has 157 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Cold Norton Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Cold Norton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 March 2024).

How does Cold Norton Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

70% of pupils at Cold Norton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Cold Norton Primary School?

Cold Norton Primary School is located at St Stephens Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 6JE.