Perryfields Junior School
Lawn Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 7PPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Perryfields Junior School is a primary school in Chelmsford for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 1st of 45 primary schools in Chelmsford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 February 2024, report published 19 March 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 February 2024
Pupils at Perryfields Junior School are surrounded by kindness. Adults treat them with respect and dignity. In return, pupils show compassion and interest in their learning. Being part of such a community, pupils are genuinely happy. They are safe because all adults in the school know them well. Pupils trust adults. This is a very special place. The school's expectations of pupils are exceptionally high. Their work is challenging. They meet these challenges head on. Their work ethic is strong, as they want to do well. Pupils want to be proud of what they achieve. Pupils behave exceptionally well. Their conduct across the school is remarkable. However, pupils do not simply behave well because they are told. They do so because they value having positive attitudes. It is part of the school life that they enjoy. Pupils are involved with a range of opportunities that enable them to broaden their experiences, improve their physical and mental health and deepen their understanding of their learning. The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities well beyond that which might be expected. This offer illustrates its desire to ensure that no pupil wastes a moment of time during school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
69 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
301 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near Perryfields Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perryfields Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| The Tyrrells School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Springfield Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 52% met the expected standard |
| The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Trinity Road Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- PERRYFIELDS ENTERPRISE ACADEMY TRUST: LED BY PERRYFIELDS JUNIOR SCHOOL LIMITED
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Samantha Edwards
- Phone
- 01245250781
- Address
- Lawn Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 7PP
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 143784
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.