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Barnes Farm Primary School

Academy converter · Chelmsford · CM2 6QH

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 5–11

Pupils

539

Local authority

Essex

Age range

Ages 5–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 5–11, in Chelmsford, Essex, 539 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 16.5%.

Open schools in Chelmsford
84
Primary schools in Chelmsford
56
Academies among open schools in Chelmsford
48% (40)
Open schools in CM2
27
Primary in CM2
16
Open schools in Essex LA
612
Primary in Essex LA
444

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in ChelmsfordNear CM2

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
146000

Location

Address
Henniker Gate
Postcode
CM2 6QH
Town
Chelmsford
County
Essex
Local authority
Essex
District
Chelmsford
Constituency
Chelmsford
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
539
Boys / girls
274 / 265
School capacity
630
Capacity fill
539 / 630 (86%)
Free school meals
16.5%
FSM pupils
89
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Sponsor
The Chelmsford Learning Partnership

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Zanya Farmer
Telephone
01245467474
Website
www.bf-primary.com

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