Maltese Road Primary School
Chelmsford, CM1 2PA · Essex · primary school
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74th 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 — 8.0/10 against 4,259 of them, against 7.9/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Maltese Road Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 16.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. 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 (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 211 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
Since the last inspection was in 2024, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Maltese Road Primary School
Overview
Maltese Road Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a warm, ‘family’ feel where pupils settle quickly and grow in confidence. Leaders balance high expectations with enjoyment and nurture, ensuring most pupils achieve well and make strong progress in their learning. The school provides effective support for staff and maintains a positive culture that prioritises pupil welfare and engagement.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, respond quickly to teacher signals, and are ‘highly supportive of each other’.
- Teachers introduce new ideas clearly in small steps, helping pupils build on previous learning and achieve high standards.
- The school places a high priority on reading, with staff trained to teach it well and quickly identifying pupils falling behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) learn with classmates and achieve well due to carefully adjusted support.
- The curriculum is enriched by trips, house competitions, and charity work, helping pupils develop confidence and resilience.
Areas to improve
- Ensure all teachers are skilled at adapting lessons so that all pupils can build and secure their skills effectively, as some tasks are not appropriately adapted.
- Continue and further strengthen efforts to secure the regular attendance of all pupils, as a small group are missing too much time in school.
Safeguarding
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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