UKSchoolSearch
OpenPrimaryOfsted: School remains GoodURN 151221

Writtle Infant School

Academy converter · Chelmsford · CM1 3HZ

Ages 4–7 · 178 pupils · Essex

School website

Ofsted

School remains Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

Read full report

Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-06-19

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill99%

178 pupils · 180 places

Pupils on roll
178
Boys / girls
94 / 84
School capacity
180
Capacity fill
178 / 180 (99%)
Free school meals
10.7%
FSM pupils
19
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
Mr Nick Taylor

Location

Address
Lodge Road, Writtle
Postcode
CM1 3HZ
Town
Chelmsford
County
Essex
Local authority
Essex
District
Chelmsford
Constituency
North West Essex
Urban/rural
Larger rural: 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, 178 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 10.7%.

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

  • Writtle Junior School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Chelmsford · CM1 3HG · Essex

    Ages 7–11

    • FSM16.4%

    0.0 miles away

  • Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Chelmsford · CM1 2JH · Essex

    Ages 3–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence7.1%
    • FSM37.5%

    1.6 miles away

  • Oaklands Infant School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Chelmsford · CM2 9PH · Essex

    Ages 5–7

    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM7.1%

    1.9 miles away

  • Maltese Road Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Chelmsford · CM1 2PA · Essex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM12.8%

    2.0 miles away

  • Kings Road Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Chelmsford · CM1 2BB · Essex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence7.6%
    • FSM34.0%

    2.0 miles away

  • Moulsham Junior School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Chelmsford · CM2 9DG · Essex

    Ages 7–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM13.7%

    2.0 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Nick Taylor
Telephone
01245420963
Website
www.writtleinfantschool.com

Official links