Thriftwood School
Academy special converter · Ages 5–19 · Chelmsford, Essex
Thriftwood School is a special school in Chelmsford, Essex for ages 5–19 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 15 July 2025.
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Key facts
- Address
- Slades Lane, Galleywood, Chelmsford, CM2 8RW
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 5–19
- Council
- Essex
- Pupils on roll
- 279 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 53% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 9.4
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 15 July 2025
Strengths
- “Pupils thrive at this welcoming school.”
- “They feel and are safe, valued and understood.”
- “They respond sensitively to pupils’ individual needs.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 8 September 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Straight-line distance, in Essex.
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