How many pupils does Thriftwood School have?

Thriftwood School has 266 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

0% of pupils at Thriftwood School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Thriftwood School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Thriftwood School is part of SEAX TRUST.

Where is Thriftwood School?

Thriftwood School is located at Slades Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8RW.

Thriftwood School

Slades Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8RW

Not rated

Inspected 15 July 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

KS2 expected

5–19

Ages

266

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special converter

Type

About Thriftwood School

Thriftwood School is an academy special converter in Chelmsford, Essex, England, for pupils aged 5–19. It has 266 pupils on roll. It is part of SEAX TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 53% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Essex →
School Type: Academy special converter
Age Range: Ages 5–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 266 / 266 (100%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 15 July 2025

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

53%

Free school meals

3.9%

EAL

100%

SEN support

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.

Where pupils go next

97%

Sustained destination

97%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.9%

Overall absence

28.3%

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.

29.8

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.4 vs 2023/24

8.9

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

40.66

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

£56,191

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 19% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,712 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 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.

£18,707

Spend per pupil

£19,455

Income per pupil

29%

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: Slades Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8RW
Phone: 01245266880
Headteacher: Georgina Pryke
Website: http://www.thriftwoodschool.com

Academy Trust

SEAX TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Thriftwood School?: Thriftwood School is an academy special converter in Chelmsford, Essex, England, for pupils aged 5–19.
How many pupils does Thriftwood School have?: Thriftwood School has 266 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Thriftwood School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Thriftwood School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Thriftwood School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Thriftwood School is part of SEAX TRUST.
Where is Thriftwood School?: Thriftwood School is located at Slades Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8RW.

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