Barnes Farm Primary School
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 5–11 · Chelmsford, Essex
Barnes Farm Primary School is a primary school in Chelmsford, Essex for ages 5–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 12 October 2022.
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Key facts
- Address
- Henniker Gate, Chelmsford, CM2 6QH
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Council
- Essex
- Pupils on roll
- 539 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 16.5% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.8
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 12 October 2022
Strengths
- “There is always a friendly smile to be seen around this school.”
- “They say that everyone is welcome to join in the games at breaktime.”
- “They chatter excitedly about their learning.”
To improve
- “Occasionally, they do not explain these words clearly.”
- “When this happens, pupils are less sure about the meaning of new words or how to use them.”
- “Recent changes in staff and resources mean that some teaching assistants require further training to support the teaching of phonics.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 24 November 2022 (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) | 50% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 43 first-preference applications, 53 offers in total, 43 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Essex.
- Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford 0.2 mi Outstanding
- The Tyrrells School 0.9 mi Improved significantly
- The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School 1.0 mi School remains Good
- Trinity Road Primary School 1.0 mi Some aspects not as strong
- Meadgate Primary School 1.1 mi Not judged
- Perryfields Junior School 1.1 mi Outstanding
- Springfield Primary School 1.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Perryfields Infant School 1.2 mi School remains Good