How many pupils does Ford End Church of England Primary School have?

Ford End Church of England Primary School has 64 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Ford End Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Ford End Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 November 2023).

How does Ford End Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

64% of pupils at Ford End Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Ford End Church of England Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ford End Church of England Primary School is part of LIFE EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Ford End Church of England Primary School?

Ford End Church of England Primary School is located at Main Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1LQ.

Ford End Church of England Primary School

Main Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1LQ

Good

Inspected 15 November 2023

Good

Ofsted

64%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Ford End Church of England Primary School

Ford End Church of England Primary School is an academy converter in Chelmsford, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 64 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of LIFE EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 November 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 21.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Essex →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 64 / 84 (76%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 15 November 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

21.3%

Free school meals

6.4%

EAL

SEN support

18.8%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

64%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

8.4%

Overall absence

17.6%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

Teachers (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

12.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

1.15

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

£45,068

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,400 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£8,563

Spend per pupil

£9,031

Income per pupil

60%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Main Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1LQ
Phone: 01245237209
Headteacher: Sarah Tate
Website: www.fordendschool.com/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ford End Church of England Primary School?: Ford End Church of England Primary School is an academy converter in Chelmsford, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Ford End Church of England Primary School have?: Ford End Church of England Primary School has 64 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Ford End Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Ford End Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 November 2023).
How does Ford End Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 64% of pupils at Ford End Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Ford End Church of England Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Ford End Church of England Primary School is part of LIFE EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Ford End Church of England Primary School?: Ford End Church of England Primary School is located at Main Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1LQ.

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