The Beaulieu Park School, based in Chelmsford, provides all-through education, serving pupils aged 4 to 19. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Beaulieu Park School currently has around 1609 pupils on roll, which is about 80% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51% boys and 49% girls. Around 10.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (57.4%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Armistice Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 6DT |
| Website: | www.beaulieuparkschool.com |
| Telephone: | 01245943400 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | All-through |
| Local authority: | Essex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr James Donaldson |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 145916 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/01/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 2020 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1609 |
| Number of Boys: | 821 |
| Number of Girls: | 788 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 57.40% | 923 |
| Indian | 8.50% | 137 |
| Unclassified | 8.20% | 132 |
| Other Mixed | 5.70% | 92 |
| Other White | 4.70% | 76 |
| African | 4.30% | 69 |
| Chinese | 2.40% | 38 |
| White and Asian | 1.90% | 31 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.70% | 28 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 20 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.20% | 19 |
| Pakistani | 1.00% | 16 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 9 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 5 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nabbotts Junior School Forsythia Close , Springfield CM1 6XW | - not rated | 812 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nabbotts Infant School Forsythia Close , Springfield CM1 6XW | - not rated | 812 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Forsythia Close , Springfield CM1 6XW | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School Beardsley Drive , North Springfield CM1 6ZQ | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Wilson CofE Primary School Beardsley Drive , CM1 6ZQ | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,432 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boswells School Burnham Road , CM1 6LY | 3out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmer Valley High School Court Road , Broomfield CM1 7ER | 3out of 4 | 2,656 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmer Valley High School Court Road , Broomfield CM1 7ER | - not rated | 2,656 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BS | 3out of 4 | 2,805 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | 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 | 0 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hall School The Avenue , Boreham CM3 3HS | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford Hospital School Stump Lane , Springfield Green CM1 7SJ | - not rated | 2,196 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Belsteads School Back Lane , Little Waltham CM3 3PP | - not rated | 2,392 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglia Ruskin University Rivermead Campus , Bishop Hall Lane CM1 1SQ | - not rated | 2,909 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbus School and College Patching Hall Lane , CM1 4BX | - not rated | 2,990 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.