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Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery
Trent Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2JH, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.0 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
409
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly with 61% of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 60% nationally. Parent satisfaction is also notable, with 81% of respondents expressing happiness with the school. However, only 15% of students reached the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 23 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 61% | Bottom 40% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Parent View (43 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of subjects
95%
My child is happy
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
School keeps me informed
88%
My child makes good progress
88%
My child feels safe
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
I'd recommend this school
81%
School has high expectations
79%
Behaviour is good
77%
School supports development
72%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.6%
Asian Indian10.0%
White Other6.4%
Black African4.2%
Mixed Other3.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Asian Other2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Gypsy/Roma1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.74649, 0.44093 · CM1 2JH
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN144303
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 January 2020.
Is Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery a good school?
Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery scores 58.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery?
Based on 43 Ofsted Parent View responses, Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
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