Barnes Farm Junior School is a primary school in Chelmsford, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Barnes Farm Junior School currently has around 359 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56% boys and 44% girls. Around 3.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Henniker Gate, Chelmsford, CM2 6QH |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Essex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ross McTaggart |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 115019 |
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
| Number of Pupils: | 359 |
| Number of Boys: | 201 |
| Number of Girls: | 158 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 3,005 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Farm Junior School Henniker Gate , Chelmer Village CM2 6QH | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Farm Primary School Henniker Gate , CM2 6QH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Farm Junior School Henniker Gate , Chelmer Village CM2 6QH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Farm Infant School Henniker Gate , CM2 6QH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford Brook End Road South , CM2 6PT | 4out of 4 | 404 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Boswells School Burnham Road , CM1 6LY | - not rated | 1,854 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boswells School Burnham Road , CM1 6LY | 3out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sandon School Molrams Lane , Sandon CM2 7AQ | - not rated | 2,838 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sandon School Molrams Lane , Sandon CM2 7AQ | 2out of 4 | 2,838 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road , CM1 1RW | 4out of 4 | 3,059 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beaulieu Park School Armistice Avenue , CM1 6DT | 4out of 4 | 2,753 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford Hospital School Stump Lane , Springfield Green CM1 7SJ | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglia Ruskin University Rivermead Campus , Bishop Hall Lane CM1 1SQ | - not rated | 2,537 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Octavia House Schools, Essex High Street , Great Baddow CM2 7HH | - not rated | 2,632 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Chelmsford Life Church , Hall Street CM2 0HG | - not rated | 2,791 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmer Residential School Maldon Road , CM2 7RZ | - not rated | 2,962 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.