Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery
Trent Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2JHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery is a primary school in Chelmsford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 23rd of 45 primary schools in Chelmsford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2020.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 January 2020, report published 23 February 2020
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 March 2025
Pupils embody the school's 'we are proud' values. These include ensuring that pupils have a passion for learning, integrity and respect for others. They rise to the school's high expectations and display these values every day. Pupils display highly positive behaviour towards each other and to adults. Pupils show a real passion for their learning, and many achieve well as a result. They are happy here. Pupils trust the staff to sort out any issues quickly and fairly. This helps them to feel safe. Pupils' learning extends beyond the classroom. They take part in magistrate workshops, for example. Inspirational visitors include a former Lionesses footballer, a local politician, mobile zoos, as well as Greek and Roman workshops. Pupils have extensive opportunities to extend their talents and interests. Pupils sing in national and local festivals, play sports and learn to play musical instruments. The school's clubs are inclusive and include public speaking, Lego, origami, art and cooking. Pupils adopt an array of meaningful leadership roles. These include house captains, school councillors, subject champions and play leaders. These roles encourage pupils to become confident and responsible leaders. This helps to ensure that pupils are ready for their next steps.
What the school should improve
- Rates of persistent absence for some disadvantaged pupils, including those pupils with SEND, continue to be high. These pupils are not fully benefiting from all that school has to offer. The school should carefully consider additional strategies and support that families and pupils need to improve their attendance. This is to ensure that all pupils attend school regularly and fully benefit from the many opportunities provided.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
62 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
413 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Parkwood Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 66% met the expected standard |
| Kings Road Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| St Pius X Catholic Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Westlands Community Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE BRICKFIELDS TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sophie Wilson
- Phone
- 01245354134
- Address
- Trent Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2JH
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 144303
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.