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Purleigh Community Primary School

Pump Lane, Purleigh, Chelmsford, CM3 6PJ

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Pupils

206

Ages

4-11

FSM

10.7%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

May 2024

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

89.0%

Writing

81.0%

Maths

81.0%

RWM Combined

74.0%

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About Purleigh Community Primary School

Purleigh Community Primary School is a primary school in Chelmsford, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 74% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 206 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Pump Lane, Chelmsford, CM3 6PJ | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Purleigh Community Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

May 2024 — Good
Nov 2012 — Outstanding (predecessor: Purleigh Community Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Purleigh Community Primary School

What is Purleigh Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Purleigh Community Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are Purleigh Community Primary School's latest exam results?

Purleigh Community Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 74% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Purleigh Community Primary School located?

Purleigh Community Primary School is a primary school in Chelmsford, Essex (CM3 6PJ).

How many pupils attend Purleigh Community Primary School?

Purleigh Community Primary School has around 206 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Purleigh Community Primary School with other schools?

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