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The Beaulieu Park School

All-through · Free schools · Chelmsford, CM1 6DT

Outstanding

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National ranking

Key stage 2 2024/25

#2,372 of 15,057

Better than 84% of schools in England

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

GCSE 2025/26

#282 of 3,312

Better than 91% of schools in England

Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.

The Beaulieu Park School Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 18 Jan 2023

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

School facts

PhaseAll-through
TypeFree schools
Ages4 to 19
Pupils1,763
GenderMixed
Head teacherMr James Donaldson
TrustTHE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Local authorityEssex
Opened01 Sept 2018
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 145916.

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 maths78%, better than England-63%
Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing.13%, better than England-8%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.109, better than England-106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.108, better than England-105
Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.109, better than England-105
Expected standard in reading93%, better than England-76%
Expected standard in writing83%, better than England-73%
Expected standard in maths87%, better than England-75%
Pupils taking tests60--

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

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolEssexEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.59.3, better than England-46.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.88.6%, better than England-64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.77.7%, better than England-46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.28.6%, better than England-14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths86.3%, better than England-60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4175--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils1,763
Girls838
Boys925
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.10.9%
First language not English13%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.2,040
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.13.6%
Sixth form places2024/2590
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.203
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.53
Average class size26.1

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
55.2%
Indian
9.7%
Other mixed
5.6%
Other White
5%
African
4.7%
Chinese
2.2%
White and Asian
2%
White and Black Caribbean
1.6%
Other ethnic group
1.4%
Other Asian
1.3%

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 teacher19.4
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.14.5
Teachers (FTE)91
Teaching assistants (FTE)24.28
Support staff (FTE)50.27
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/2583.9
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/2576.9
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/255.4
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/251.6

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.120
Applications (Reception)Includes every preference parents listed.320
First preference applications (Reception)Families who put this school as their first choice.164
First preference offers (Reception)First-choice applicants who were offered a place.118
Applications from another local authority (Reception)1
Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day.116
Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed.1,069
First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice.180
First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place.93
Applications from another local authority (Year 7)10

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 absence5.7%, better than England-8%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.12.8%, better than England-21.6%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.2.2%, better than England-3.6%

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 rate6%
Pupils with one or more suspensions3.7%
Permanent exclusion rate0.1%
Permanent exclusions1

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

Destinations after GCSEs

2023/24

Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.96.6%
Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education.93.3%
School sixth form57%
Further education31.8%
Sixth form college3.4%
Apprenticeship2.2%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.2.2%
Employment1.1%

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near The Beaulieu Park School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miPrimarySpringfield Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.6 miPrimaryThe Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.6 miNot applicableNew Hall SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.8 miSecondaryThe Boswells SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.9 miPrimaryPerryfields Infant SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.9 miPrimaryPerryfields Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
1.0 miPrimaryThe Tyrrells SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.2 miPrimaryBroomfield Primary SchoolFoundation school
Good
1.3 miNot applicableChelmsford Hospital SchoolOther independent school
Outstanding
1.5 miSecondaryChelmer Valley High SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about The Beaulieu Park School

What is The Beaulieu Park School's Ofsted rating?

The Beaulieu Park School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, last inspected on 18 Jan 2023.

How does The Beaulieu Park School rank in England?

The Beaulieu Park School ranks 2,372 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (better than 84% of schools) and 282 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (better than 91% of schools).

What are The Beaulieu Park School's SATs results?

In 2024/25, 78% of pupils at The Beaulieu Park School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).

What are The Beaulieu Park School's GCSE results?

In 2025/26, 77.7% of pupils at The Beaulieu Park School got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 59.3 (England 46.2).

How hard is it to get into The Beaulieu Park School?

For Reception entry in 2026/27, The Beaulieu Park School made 120 offers from 320 applications (2.7 per offer), and 118 of 164 first-preference applicants got a place. For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, it made 116 offers from 1,069 applications (9.2 per offer), and 93 of 180 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.

How many pupils attend The Beaulieu Park School?

The Beaulieu Park School has 1,763 pupils aged 4 to 19.

What is the capacity of The Beaulieu Park School?

The Beaulieu Park School had 2,040 school places in 2024/25.

Does The Beaulieu Park School have a sixth form?

Yes, The Beaulieu Park School has a sixth form with 90 places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at The Beaulieu Park School?

At The Beaulieu Park School, the average class had 26.1 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 19.4 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at The Beaulieu Park School?

In 2025/26, pupils at The Beaulieu Park School missed 5.7% of sessions (England 8%), and 12.8% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).

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.