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Moulsham Junior School

Academy converter · Chelmsford · CM2 9DG

Ages 7–11 · 686 pupils · Essex

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

58%

Overall absence

4.7%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2024-01-15

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)58%
Higher standard (RWM)6%
Avg scaled score — reading
106.0
Avg scaled score — maths
103.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
104.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence4.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)11.0%
Unauthorised0.8%
Authorised absence
3.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.5%
Enrolments in measure
729

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 fill95%

686 pupils · 720 places

Pupils on roll
686
Boys / girls
348 / 338
School capacity
720
Capacity fill
686 / 720 (95%)
Free school meals
13.7%
FSM pupils
94
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 7–11

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 Marie Staley

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 7–11, in Chelmsford, Essex, 686 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 13.7%.

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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    Chelmsford · CM2 9DG · Essex

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM14.2%
    • Demand0.95

    0.0 miles away

  • Oaklands Infant School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Ages 5–7

    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM7.1%
    • Demand0.96

    0.3 miles away

  • Mildmay Primary School

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM12.7%
    • Demand0.94

    0.7 miles away

  • Beehive Lane Community Primary School

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS283%
    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM12.0%
    • Demand1.77

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  • Larkrise Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence8.0%
    • FSM39.1%
    • Demand0.93

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  • Meadgate Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM18.6%
    • Demand0.97

    1.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Marie Staley
Telephone
01245352098
Website
www.moulsham-jun.essex.sch.uk/

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