Perryfields Junior School

About Perryfields Junior School

Perryfields Junior School is an academy converter in Chelmsford, Essex, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 301 pupils on roll. It is part of PERRYFIELDS ENTERPRISE ACADEMY TRUST: LED BY PERRYFIELDS JUNIOR SCHOOL LIMITED. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 February 2024) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 91% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 9.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 45.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 7–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

301 / 270 (111%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

13 February 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

Lawn Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7PP

Phone

01245250781

Headteacher

Samantha Edwards

Website

www.perryfields-jun.essex.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Perryfields Junior School?

Perryfields Junior School is an academy converter in Chelmsford, Essex, England, for pupils aged 7–11.

How many pupils does Perryfields Junior School have?

Perryfields Junior School has 301 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Perryfields Junior School's Ofsted rating?

Perryfields Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 February 2024).

How does Perryfields Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

91% of pupils at Perryfields Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Perryfields Junior School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Perryfields Junior School is part of PERRYFIELDS ENTERPRISE ACADEMY TRUST: LED BY PERRYFIELDS JUNIOR SCHOOL LIMITED.

Where is Perryfields Junior School?

Perryfields Junior School is located at Lawn Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7PP.