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The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy

Free schools special · Chelmsford · CM1 2XT

Ages 7–16 · 66 pupils · Essex

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Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill103%

66 pupils · 64 places

Pupils on roll
66
Boys / girls
50 / 16
School capacity
64
Capacity fill
66 / 64 (103%)
Free school meals
71.2%
FSM pupils
47
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools special

Age range

Ages 7–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: THE BECKMEAD TRUST
Academy trust
THE BECKMEAD TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Tracey Plane

Location

Address
Thornhurst Road
Postcode
CM1 2XT
Town
Chelmsford
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 free schools special, Ages 7–16, in Chelmsford, Essex, 66 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 71.2%.

Open schools in Chelmsford
84
Academies among open schools in Chelmsford
48% (40)
Open schools in CM1
33
Open schools in Essex LA
612

Nearby schools

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

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  • The Hawthorns School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

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    Chelmsford · CM1 2XT · Essex

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    • Absence5.3%

    0.1 miles away

  • Kings Road Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence7.6%

    0.5 miles away

  • Parkwood Academy

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Chelmsford · CM1 2DX · Essex

    Ages 3–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence5.6%

    0.5 miles away

  • Tanglewood Nursery School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Local authority nursery school · Nursery

    Chelmsford · CM1 2DX · Essex

    Ages 2–5

    0.5 miles away

  • Maltese Road Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Chelmsford · CM1 2PA · Essex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence4.9%

    0.6 miles away

  • St Pius X Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Chelmsford · CM1 4HY · Essex

    Ages 5–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence4.6%

    0.6 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Tracey Plane
Telephone
01245821016
Website
https://www.beckmeadtrust.org/sir-geoff-hurst

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