Baddow Hall Junior School
Chelmsford, CM2 7QZ · Essex · primary school
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57th of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.8/10 against 3,864 of them, against 8.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 29.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.44 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Baddow Hall Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 29.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Chelmsford Junior Music Festival, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 234 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are close to the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the recent inspection?
What Ofsted said about Baddow Hall Junior School
Overview
Baddow Hall Junior School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils “enjoy coming to school” and feel “very safe and well cared for,” demonstrating “positive and respectful relationships” with one another. The school maintains high expectations, ensuring pupils are “prepared for the next stage of their learning” through a broad curriculum and strong transitions.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “respect, responsibility and resilience” and have a “good understanding of the diverse world they live in.”
- Reading is prioritised with “consistent high-quality phonics teaching,” enabling many older pupils to read “fluently, confidently and accurately.”
- Teachers possess “secure” subject knowledge and “routinely check what pupils know and remember” to adapt teaching.
- Attendance is closely tracked, and the school effectively supports families where attendance is a concern.
- Governors “hold the school to account” and fulfil their statutory duties effectively, while staff feel supported with their well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, the curriculum does not clearly define “essential knowledge and skills,” meaning staff cannot check learning effectively.
- In some subjects, learning is “not adapted well enough to meet pupils’ needs,” preventing some from developing knowledge as well as they could.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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