Maylandsea Primary School
Chelmsford, CM3 6AD · Essex · primary school
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200th 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 the 4,256 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1/10 among them, against 5.2/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Maylandsea Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 9.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1 out of 10 among them, against 5.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join basketball, multis kills, and dodgeball clubs, with both breakfast and after-school care available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 217 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? How are the after-school clubs structured to ensure all pupils can participate?
What Ofsted said about Maylandsea Primary School
Overview
Maylandsea Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils display "boundless enthusiasm for learning" and benefit from a "caring ethos." The report highlights strong leadership, effective safeguarding, and a curriculum that fosters confidence, though inconsistencies in mathematics teaching and attendance remain areas for development.
Strengths
- Pupils engage keenly in "wide-ranging experiences linked to the curriculum," such as building pyramids or participating in mini-Olympics, which sparks interest for everyone.
- Staff "always put children first," creating a secure environment where pupils feel happy and trust adults to resolve issues.
- The school provides a "rich reading environment" with a diverse range of texts; pupils quickly learn to read due to the faithful implementation of the phonics scheme.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well-served," with staff using effective de-escalation strategies and guiding them gently out of their comfort zones.
- Early years children behave "impeccably," blossoming into confident learners through strong routines and purposeful interactions.
Areas to improve
- Teachers inconsistently provide opportunities for pupils to practise reasoning and problem-solving in mathematics, leading to varying confidence in written explanations.
- Some pupils have irregular attendance, which disrupts the flow of learning; the school must explore removing barriers to attendance and work closely with parents.
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 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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