Best primary schools in Chelmsford
School-first buying in Chelmsford still needs postcode checking because the school story is stronger than the city-wide average implies. This ranking covers 72 primary schools across 14 local authority districts. Postcode area RM16 has the highest average school score (79.6 across 11 schools), while SS2 sits at the lower end (39.4). 96% of ranked Chelmsford primary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 primary schools in Chelmsford on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Chelmsford comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Chelmsford ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School | 89.7 | Good | Primary |
| 12 | The Gateway Primary Free School | 89.3 | Good | Primary |
| 13 | St George's Catholic Primary School | 87.9 | Good | Primary |
| 14 | Chadwell St Mary Primary School | 85.2 | Good | Primary |
| 15 | Edwards Hall Primary School | 84.2 | Good | Primary |
| 16 | Shaw Primary Academy | 83.4 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Warren Primary School | 83.3 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | Bournes Green Junior School | 81 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | Abbots Hall Primary School | 80.9 | Good | Primary |
| 20 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School | 80.4 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | Hinguar Community Primary School | 80 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | Tudor Court Primary School | 79.7 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | West Thurrock Academy | 79.2 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | Aveley Primary School | 79 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Benyon Primary School | 76.2 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | Somers Heath Primary School | 71.8 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | Stifford Clays Primary School | 71.8 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | Darlinghurst Academy | 71.5 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | Giffards Primary School | 70.1 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | Woodside Academy | 67.5 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about primary schools in Chelmsford
What is the best primary school in Chelmsford?
Kenningtons Primary Academy is the top-ranked primary school in Chelmsford (LocaleIQ score 98.8 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 88% · higher 19%. The score combines Ofsted outcome, KS2 expected and higher standards, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Chelmsford primary pool.
What is the best secondary school in Chelmsford?
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy tops the Chelmsford secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 99.1). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 77.6. See the full secondary school ranking for Chelmsford for the complete list.
Which primary schools in Chelmsford have the best KS2 results?
KS2 results measure the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths (expected standard) and the percentage achieving well above average (higher standard). Top performers in Chelmsford: Kenningtons Primary Academy (KS2 expected 88%, higher 19%); Harris Primary Academy Mayflower (KS2 expected 85%, higher 11%); Barons Court Primary School and Nursery (KS2 expected 91%, higher 21%). KS2 results are one of the inputs in the LocaleIQ primary school score alongside Ofsted outcome.
Which primary schools in Chelmsford are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
8 primary schools in the Chelmsford ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Kenningtons Primary Academy, Harris Primary Academy Mayflower, Barons Court Primary School and Nursery, Quarry Hill Academy, West Leigh Junior School, and 3 more. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Chelmsford?
This ranking covers 72 primary schools in the Chelmsford comparison pool, across 14 local authority districts. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Chelmsford has the best primary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, RM16 has the strongest cluster — 79.6 average across 11 ranked primary schools. SS2 sits at the lower end (39.4 average). School-first buying in Chelmsford still needs postcode checking because the school story is stronger than the city-wide average implies. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.