Galleywood Infant School, based in CHELMSFORD, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 7. 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.
Galleywood Infant School currently has around 167 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.7% boys and 44.3% girls. Around 21.6% 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 4.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (77.8%).
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.
| Address: | Barnard Road, CHELMSFORD, CM2 8RR |
| Website: | http://www.galleywood.essex.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01245472686 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Essex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sarah Manning |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 114887 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 167 |
| Number of Boys: | 93 |
| Number of Girls: | 74 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 77.80% | 130 |
| Other White | 7.80% | 13 |
| African | 5.40% | 9 |
| Indian | 2.40% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 1.80% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcroft Nursery School Dorset Avenue , Great Baddow CM2 9UB | 3out of 4 | 2,390 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galleywood Infant School Barnard Road , Galleywood CM2 8RR | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School Barnard Road , Galleywood CM2 8RR | 3out of 4 | 56 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mildmay Junior School Robin Way , CM2 8AU | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mildmay Infant and Nursery School Robin Way , Galleywood Road CM2 8AU | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mildmay Primary School Robin Way , CM2 8AU | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Baddow High School Duffield Road , Beehive Lane CM2 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Baddow High School Duffield Road , Beehive Lane CM2 9RZ | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsham High School Brian Close , CM2 9ES | 3out of 4 | 2,378 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsham High School and Humanities College Brian Close , CM2 9ES | - not rated | 2,378 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford College Moulsham Street , CM2 0JQ | - not rated | 3,178 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thriftwood School Slades Lane , Galleywood CM2 8RW | - not rated | 693 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thriftwood School Slades Lane , Galleywood CM2 8RW | - not rated | 693 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Widford Lodge School Widford Lodge , Widford Road CM2 9AN | - not rated | 2,892 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Octavia House Schools, Essex High Street , Great Baddow CM2 7HH | - not rated | 2,930 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.