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Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School

Dickens Place, Copperfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 4UU

A Good-rated primary school in Chelmsford where 60% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Pupils

488

Ages

2-11

FSM

12.0%

Capacity

450

Ofsted

Good

Oct 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

73.0%

Writing

72.0%

Maths

78.0%

RWM Combined

60.0%

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About Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School

Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Chelmsford, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 60% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 488 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Dickens Place, Chelmsford, CM1 4UU | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2023 — Good
Oct 2008 — Outstanding (predecessor: Newlands Spring Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School

What is Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School's latest exam results?

Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School: KS2 2024/25: 60% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School located?

Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Chelmsford, Essex (CM1 4UU).

How many pupils attend Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School?

Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School has around 488 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School with other schools?

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