Purleigh Community Primary School

About Purleigh Community Primary School

Purleigh Community Primary School is an academy converter in Chelmsford, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 206 pupils on roll. It is part of QUANTUM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 May 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 9.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1% 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

206 / 210 (98%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

1 May 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

Pump Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 6PJ

Phone

01621828282

Headteacher

Neil Stotter

Website

www.purleighprimary.com/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Purleigh Community Primary School?

Purleigh Community Primary School is an academy converter in Chelmsford, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Purleigh Community Primary School have?

Purleigh Community Primary School has 206 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Purleigh Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Purleigh Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 May 2024).

How does Purleigh Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

74% of pupils at Purleigh Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Purleigh Community Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Purleigh Community Primary School is part of QUANTUM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Purleigh Community Primary School?

Purleigh Community Primary School is located at Pump Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 6PJ.