Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery

About Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery

Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery is an academy converter in Chelmsford, Essex, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 409 pupils on roll. It is part of THE BRICKFIELDS TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 January 2020) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 37.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

409 / 420 (97%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

23 January 2020

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

Trent Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2JH

Phone

01245354134

Head Teacher

Matthew Poyton

Website

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

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery?

Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery is an academy converter in Chelmsford, Essex, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery have?

Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery has 409 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 January 2020).

How does Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

61% of pupils at Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery part of an academy trust?

Yes — Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery is part of THE BRICKFIELDS TRUST.

Where is Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery?

Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery is located at Trent Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2JH.