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Perryfields Infant School

Academy converter · Chelmsford · CM1 7PP

Ages 5–7 · 180 pupils · Essex

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Overall absence

4.0%

Admissions demand

0.92 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2022-11-15

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

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

Overall absence4.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)4.8%
Unauthorised0.6%
Authorised absence
3.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
124

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.92 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

55

Places offered

60

1st-preference offers

52

Total preferences (any rank)
246
Preferred offers (top 3)
60
Applications from outside LA
1
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill100%

180 pupils · 180 places

Pupils on roll
180
Boys / girls
94 / 86
School capacity
180
Capacity fill
180 / 180 (100%)
Free school meals
3.3%
FSM pupils
6
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 5–7

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: THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Sponsor
The Chelmsford Learning Partnership
Headteacher
Mrs Amanda Reid

Location

Address
Lawn Lane
Postcode
CM1 7PP
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 5–7, in Chelmsford, Essex, 180 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 3.3%.

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.

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  • Perryfields Junior School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    Chelmsford · CM1 7PP · Essex

    Ages 7–11

    • KS292%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM9.6%

    0.0 miles away

  • The Tyrrells School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS282%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM11.0%
    • Demand0.90

    0.3 miles away

  • Springfield Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

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    Chelmsford · CM1 6XW · Essex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS254%
    • Absence6.6%
    • FSM28.9%
    • Demand0.93

    0.4 miles away

  • Trinity Road Primary School

    Ofsted: Some aspects not as strong

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS247%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM26.9%
    • Demand0.89

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  • St Pius X Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Chelmsford · CM1 4HY · Essex

    Ages 5–11

    • KS265%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM23.7%
    • Demand0.85

    1.1 miles away

  • Barnes Farm Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Chelmsford · CM2 6QH · Essex

    Ages 5–11

    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM16.5%
    • Demand0.87

    1.2 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Amanda Reid
Telephone
01245268714
Website
http://www.perryfieldsinfantschool.org.uk

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