Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School
Hall Lane, Shenfield, Brentwood, CM15 9ALOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Brentwood for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 1st of 17 primary schools in Brentwood. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 March 2023, report published 27 April 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 March 2023
This is a school where every pupil has the chance to shine. Pupils flourish in every aspect of their intellectual, social and physical development. Staff are caring. Pupils are helped to overcome any barriers to learning they may have. They go on to view themselves as successful learners who can make a positive difference in the world. Pupils are happy and confident. Bullying is rare. Pupils are, and feel, safe. If pupils have a worry, they know that they can go to an adult who will sort things out. Pupils are eager to learn. They take pride in their work and participate in fruitful discussion. Pupils' knowledge and skills build over time with the result that they can create unique artwork and write in detail. Lessons are exciting. Pupils, supported by their teachers, channel their energy into listening and working hard. Pupils learn that it is good to be unique. They understand the school values of respect, forgiveness, trust, responsibility, thankfulness, justice and humility. They bring these values to life with kind words and deeds, such as through looking after younger pupils and participating in charitable events. Pupils enjoy the many opportunities provided for them to perform, play sport and learn from visitors.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
420 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| St Helen's Catholic Junior School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Long Ridings Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Hogarth Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- MID ESSEX ANGLICAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Elizabeth Bundy
- Phone
- 01277221249
- Address
- Hall Lane, Shenfield, Brentwood, CM15 9AL
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 139763
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.