Thriftwood School
Academy special converter in Chelmsford, Essex.
School details
| Type | Academy special converter |
|---|---|
| Age range | 5 to 19 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 279 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 266 |
| Free school meals | 57.40% |
| Trust or sponsor | SEAX TRUST |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Address | Slades Lane, Galleywood, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8RW |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | http://www.thriftwoodschool.com |
| Telephone | 01245266880 |
| URN | 137554 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest graded inspection under the previous framework (Education Inspection Framework), started 15 July 2025, published 7 September 2025:
| Overall effectiveness | Not given (single-word overall grades were not awarded from September 2024) |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth form provision | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Latest ungraded inspection: 21 June 2023, outcome: School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next.
Read the Ofsted reports for this school
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.
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Nearby schools
- The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy (special school, about 4.7 km)
- The Hawthorns School (special school, about 4.7 km)
- The Bridge Columbus (special school, about 5.7 km)
- Ramsden Hall Academy (special school, about 8.0 km)
- Castledon School (special school, about 11.6 km)
- Endeavour Co-Operative Academy (special school, about 14.0 km)
- The Bridge Pioneer (special school, about 14.0 km)
- Grove House School (special school, about 14.2 km)
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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.