Beehive Lane Community Primary School
Chelmsford, CM2 9SR · Essex · primary school
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14th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.8/10 against 4,256 of them, against 8.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 41% | 3.33 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 34% | 3.28 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 29.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.48 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Beehive Lane Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 29.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2022. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.8 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a German club and participate in sports including football, tag rugby, netball, tennis, basketball, athletics, cricket, and dodgeball. Music and arts provision includes singing, recorders, keyboard, violin, trumpet, saxophone, and flute. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 210 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 manage class sizes when the roll is at full capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the curriculum integrate the wide range of musical instruments offered?
What Ofsted said about Beehive Lane Community Primary School
Overview
Beehive Lane Community Primary School continues to be an outstanding school, providing an "exceptionally strong education" where pupils develop a "wealth of knowledge and skills." Leaders and staff prioritise pupil welfare, ensuring high consistency and effective teaching that prepares students well for their next educational stage.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "very well planned," with clear expectations for learning and teachers adapting daily to meet pupils’ exact needs.
- Pupils become "confident, curious and independent," ably debating ideas and demonstrating a "comprehensive understanding of subject-specific language."
- Early reading is taught effectively, with children learning phonics successfully from Reception and enjoying texts matched to their known sounds.
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "achieve highly," supported by individualised plans and close monitoring.
- Behaviour is "excellent," with pupils being polite, well behaved, and highly supportive of one another in a safe environment.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and ensuring vulnerable pupils receive necessary additional support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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