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Moulsham Infant School

Academy converter · Chelmsford · CM2 9DG

Ages 4–7 · 268 pupils · Essex

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Overall absence

5.5%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-06-18

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)15.8%
Unauthorised0.9%
Authorised absence
4.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.5%
Enrolments in measure
221

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill74%

268 pupils · 360 places

Pupils on roll
268
Boys / girls
145 / 123
School capacity
360
Capacity fill
268 / 360 (74%)
Free school meals
14.2%
FSM pupils
38
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: HIVE FAMILY OF SCHOOLS
Academy trust
HIVE FAMILY OF SCHOOLS
Headteacher
Mrs Jane Landa-Arrese

Location

Address
Princes Road
Postcode
CM2 9DG
Town
Chelmsford
County
Essex
Local authority
Essex
District
Chelmsford
Constituency
Chelmsford
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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 4–7, in Chelmsford, Essex, 268 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 14.2%.

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.

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    • FSM7.1%

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    • FSM12.0%

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  • Meadgate Primary School

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    • KS271%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM18.6%

    1.0 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Jane Landa-Arrese
Telephone
01245352742
Website
www.moulsham-inf.essex.sch.uk/

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