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The Tyrrells School

Primary · Academy converter · Chelmsford, CM1 6JN

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National ranking

Key stage 2 2024/25

#1,847 of 15,057

Better than 87% of schools in England

Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

The Tyrrells School Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 Oct 2019

Ofsted rating
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

PhasePrimary
TypeAcademy converter
Ages4 to 11
Pupils420
GenderMixed
Head teacherNancy Summers
TrustTHE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Local authorityEssex
Opened01 Nov 2011
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 137607.

Key stage 2 results

2024/25

Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.

MeasureThis schoolEssexEngland
Expected standard in reading, writing and maths80%, better than England, better than Essex63%63%
Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing.13%, better than England, better than Essex10%8%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.108, better than England, better than Essex106106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.108, better than England, better than Essex105105
Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.108, better than England, better than Essex105105
Expected standard in reading85%, better than England, better than Essex77%76%
Expected standard in writing84%, better than England, better than Essex73%73%
Expected standard in maths85%, better than England, better than Essex76%75%
Pupils taking tests61--

Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils420
Girls200
Boys220
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.11%
First language not English12.4%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.450
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.6.7%
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.27
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.20
Average class size30

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

White British
67.6%
Indian
6.9%
Other White
4.3%
African
4%
Other mixed
2.6%
White and Asian
1.9%
Pakistani
1.9%
White and Black Caribbean
1.7%
Other Asian
1.7%
Bangladeshi
1.4%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher25
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.14.2
Teachers (FTE)16.8
Teaching assistants (FTE)12.81
Support staff (FTE)17.52
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/2517.9
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/2516.4
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/250.5
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/251

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Admissions

2026/27

Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.

MeasureThis school
Offers made (Reception)Places offered on national offer day.59
Applications (Reception)Includes every preference parents listed.199
First preference applications (Reception)Families who put this school as their first choice.50
First preference offers (Reception)First-choice applicants who were offered a place.44
Applications from another local authority (Reception)0

Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolEssexEngland
Overall absence4.2%, better than England, better than Essex5.3%5.1%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.8.2%, better than England, better than Essex13.3%13.2%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.0.5%, better than England, better than Essex1.2%1%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate4.3%
Pupils with one or more suspensions1.7%
Permanent exclusion rate0%
Permanent exclusions0

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near The Tyrrells School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miSecondaryThe Boswells SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.2 miPrimaryPerryfields Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.3 miNot applicableChelmsford Hospital SchoolOther independent school
Outstanding
0.3 miPrimaryPerryfields Infant SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miPrimaryThe Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.5 miPrimarySpringfield Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.8 miPrimaryTrinity Road Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.9 miPrimaryBarnes Farm Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.0 miPrimaryThe Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, ChelmsfordVoluntary aided school
Good
1.0 miAll-throughThe Beaulieu Park SchoolFree schools
Outstanding

Frequently asked questions about The Tyrrells School

What is The Tyrrells School's Ofsted rating?

The Tyrrells School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 15 Oct 2019.

How does The Tyrrells School rank in England?

The Tyrrells School ranks 1,847 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (better than 87% of schools).

What are The Tyrrells School's SATs results?

In 2024/25, 80% of pupils at The Tyrrells School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).

How hard is it to get into The Tyrrells School?

For Reception entry in 2026/27, The Tyrrells School made 59 offers from 199 applications (3.4 per offer), and 44 of 50 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.

How many pupils attend The Tyrrells School?

The Tyrrells School has 420 pupils aged 4 to 11.

What is the capacity of The Tyrrells School?

The Tyrrells School had 450 school places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at The Tyrrells School?

At The Tyrrells School, the average class had 30 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 25 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at The Tyrrells School?

In 2025/26, pupils at The Tyrrells School missed 4.2% of sessions (England 5.1%), and 8.2% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 13.2%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.