Ford End Church of England Primary School
Academy converter in Chelmsford, Essex.
School details
| Phase | Primary |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy converter |
| Age range | 4 to 11 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Sixth form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 47 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 84 |
| Free school meals | 21.30% |
| Trust or sponsor | LIFE EDUCATION TRUST |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Address | Main Road, Ford End, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1LQ |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | www.fordendschool.com/ |
| Telephone | 01245237209 |
| URN | 148210 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest graded inspection under the previous framework (Education Inspection Framework), started 15 November 2023, published 18 January 2024:
| Overall effectiveness | Good |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
Nearby schools
- Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (primary school, about 3.8 km)
- The Flitch Green Academy (primary school, about 4.1 km)
- Felsted Primary School (primary school, about 4.5 km)
- Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (primary school, about 4.6 km)
- Great Leighs Primary School (primary school, about 5.1 km)
- Broomfield Primary School (primary school, about 7.1 km)
- Dunmow St Mary's Primary School (primary school, about 7.6 km)
- White Court School (primary school, about 7.6 km)
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