Boreham Primary School is a primary school in Chelmsford, serving pupils aged 4 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.

Boreham Primary School currently has around 213 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.3% boys and 50.7% girls. Around 18.8% 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.

Overall absence at the school is 4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 4.3%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.5%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Juniper Road, Chelmsford, CM3 3DB
Website: www.boreham.essex.sch.uk
Telephone: 01245467625
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Essex
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Ian Bowyer
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 114937

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 13/12/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 213
Number of Boys: 105
Number of Girls: 108

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4% 4%
Persistent absence: 4.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British84.50%180
Other White3.80%8
Indian3.80%8
Gypsy/Roma2.30%5
Other Mixed1.40%3
White and Asian0.90%2
African0.90%2
White and Black Caribbean0.50%1
White and Black African0.50%1
Irish0.50%1
Chinese0.50%1
Caribbean0.50%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Above Average (2.2)
Writing: Average (-1.3)
Maths: Average (0.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
53%
Town average
64%
Local authority average
66%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
15%
Town average
12%
Local authority average
12%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
107.0
Town average
106.2
Local authority average
107.1
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
Town average
105.3
Local authority average
105.5
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Boreham Primary School
Juniper Road , Boreham CM3 3DB
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
New Hall School
The Avenue , Boreham CM3 3HS
- not rated 2,478 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.