St Pius X Catholic Primary School
Chelmsford, CM1 4HY · Essex · primary school
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76th 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 2,922 of them, against 7.9/10 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 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Pius X Catholic Primary 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%. The higher standard was reached by 18.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Nativity, Easter Production, and Marian Procession. Trips include visits to Blessed Sacrament, a Rabbi, a mosque in Chelmsford, a Jewish Exhibition, and a Rosary Trust Retreat. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 215 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 available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the various cultural and religious visits integrated into the curriculum?
What Ofsted said about St Pius X Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Pius X Catholic Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are proud of their achievements, relish learning, and benefit from a broad, ambitious curriculum that includes enriching trips and extra-curricular activities. The school fosters impeccable behaviour and high attendance, with staff demonstrating a strong commitment to putting pupils’ interests first.
Strengths
- The curriculum in English and mathematics is carefully designed to build learning incrementally, with a strong focus on early reading, phonics, and times tables.
- Pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well in core subjects due to early identification of gaps and targeted support.
- Behaviour is described as "impeccable," with bullying seldom happening and staff intervening quickly when issues arise.
- A wide range of extra-curricular clubs, trips, and a public speaking programme effectively extend formal classroom learning and prepare pupils for the future.
- Attendance rates are improving year on year, supported by careful analysis and effective new behaviour management arrangements.
Areas to improve
- In subjects other than English, mathematics, and science, staff do not always possess the precise subject knowledge required to ensure pupils achieve as well as they could.
- The school needs to ensure staff have the necessary expertise to teach effectively across the full range of subjects.
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 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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