The Beaulieu Park School
Chelmsford, CM1 6DT · Essex · all-through school
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5th of 78 secondary schools in Essex we can score, 81 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 528 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.8/10 among them, against 9.4/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 77.7 · 94 | 30% | 2.82 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.84 · 95 | 25% | 2.37 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 59.3 · 91 | 10% | 0.91 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Beaulieu Park School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in March 2023. In 2024/25, 62.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 57.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.84 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.5 out of 10 among them, against 9.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,763 pupils against a stated capacity of 2,020. 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 to maintain the progress seen in the 2023/24 data? What specific opportunities exist for students to engage in arts or sports beyond the core curriculum? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll of 1763?
What Ofsted said about The Beaulieu Park School
Overview
The report describes an exceptional school where pupils receive an outstanding education and feel incredibly well looked after. Leaders have successfully realised a clear vision for an excellent community school, fostering a positive environment where pupils love learning and display high standards of behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "exceptional manners" and high levels of respect, with no bullying reported.
- Teachers are "experts in their areas" who use skilled strategies, such as pre-teaching misconceptions in mathematics, to ensure all pupils learn effectively.
- Reading is a priority from Reception, with skilled adults delivering phonics and providing immediate support if pupils fall behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "expertly supported" through carefully planned interventions and trained staff.
- A "rich extra-curricular offer" including after-school clubs fosters a strong sense of community and teamwork.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust systems, thorough staff training, and external checks ensuring pupils are kept safe both online and in real life.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 58.2 |
| 2024/25 | 57.1 |
| 2025/26 | 59.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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