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OpenPrimaryURN 144303

Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery

Academy converter · Chelmsford · CM1 2JH

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 3–11

Pupils

413

Local authority

Essex

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas 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 3–11, in Chelmsford, Essex, 413 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 37.5%.

Open schools in Chelmsford
84
Primary schools in Chelmsford
56
Academies among open schools in Chelmsford
48% (40)
Open schools in CM1
33
Primary in CM1
18
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 CM1

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
144303

Location

Address
Trent Road
Postcode
CM1 2JH
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
413
Boys / girls
204 / 209
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
413 / 420 (98%)
Free school meals
37.5%
FSM pupils
147
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Governance
Academy trust: THE BRICKFIELDS TRUST
Academy trust
THE BRICKFIELDS TRUST
Sponsor
Brickfields Multi Academy Trust

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Matthew Poyton
Telephone
01245354134
Website
http://www.lawfordmead.essex.sch.uk/

Official links

Ofsted information

Inspection data is separate from GIAS establishment records.