How many pupils does The Beaulieu Park School have?

The Beaulieu Park School has 1,609 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Beaulieu Park School's Ofsted rating?

The Beaulieu Park School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 January 2023).

How does The Beaulieu Park School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Beaulieu Park School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 59.3 in 2025/26.

How does The Beaulieu Park School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

78% of pupils at The Beaulieu Park School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The Beaulieu Park School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Beaulieu Park School is part of THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.

Where is The Beaulieu Park School?

The Beaulieu Park School is located at Armistice Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6DT.

The Beaulieu Park School

Armistice Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6DT

Outstanding

Inspected 18 January 2023

Outstanding

Ofsted

59.3

Attainment 8

All-through

Phase

4–19

Ages

1,609

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools

Type

About The Beaulieu Park School

The Beaulieu Park School is a free school in Chelmsford, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–19. It has 1,609 pupils on roll. It is part of THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 January 2023) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 59.3 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 10.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Essex →
School Type: Free schools
Phase: All-through
Age Range: Ages 4–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,609 / 2,020 (80%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 18 January 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

10.9%

Free school meals

13%

EAL

2.5%

SEN support

10.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

59.3

Attainment 8

175 pupils

77.7%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

88.6%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

78%

Expected standard (RWM)

13%

Higher standard (RWM)

109

Avg reading score

108

Avg maths score

Attendance

7.0%

Overall absence

16.4%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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.

84.4

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +13.8 vs 2023/24

19.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24

24.01

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +3.0 vs 2023/24

£48,618

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,131 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

12.3

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +2.3 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.

£6,280

Spend per pupil

£6,700

Income per pupil

47%

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: Armistice Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6DT
Phone: 01245943400
Head Teacher: James Donaldson
Website: www.beaulieuparkschool.com

Academy Trust

THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Beaulieu Park School?: The Beaulieu Park School is a free school in Chelmsford, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–19.
How many pupils does The Beaulieu Park School have?: The Beaulieu Park School has 1,609 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Beaulieu Park School's Ofsted rating?: The Beaulieu Park School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 January 2023).
How does The Beaulieu Park School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The Beaulieu Park School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 59.3 in 2025/26.
How does The Beaulieu Park School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 78% of pupils at The Beaulieu Park School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is The Beaulieu Park School part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Beaulieu Park School is part of THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.
Where is The Beaulieu Park School?: The Beaulieu Park School is located at Armistice Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6DT.