The Tyrrells School
Chelmsford, CM1 6JN · Essex · primary school
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54th 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 — 8.3/10 against 4,223 of them, against 8.4/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Tyrrells School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2025. 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 (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join chess, construction, LEGO, and science clubs, play football, netball, gymnastics, dodgeball, and running, or participate in choir and dance.
Getting in
The published school roll is 420 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 matches capacity exactly? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the various clubs and sports scheduled during the school day?
What Ofsted said about The Tyrrells School
Overview
Evidence from this ungraded inspection suggests the school’s work has “improved significantly across all areas” since the previous inspection. Consequently, the next inspection will be a graded inspection. The report describes a school where pupils “thrive” and achieve “exceptionally well” within a “highly ambitious and stimulating” curriculum.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad, highly ambitious and stimulating,” with staff skilfully adjusting teaching to address misunderstandings and ensure pupils build knowledge securely.
- Pupils achieve “exceptionally well,” with attainment in national assessments “significantly above national expectations” by the end of Year 6.
- Staff identify special educational needs and/or disabilities with “skill and accuracy,” providing specialist support that ensures all pupils access the ambitious curriculum successfully.
- The school promotes reading with “dedication and great success,” helping pupils rapidly improve their comprehension, fluency, and accuracy.
- Pupils behave very well, treating others with “respect and kindness,” and attend school “exceptionally well.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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