Largest Schools in Chelmsford (2025)
Schools with the most pupils on roll. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 66 schools in Chelmsford, East of England. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- 186The Beaulieu Park SchoolChelmsford · Academy All-throughPupils: 1,763
- 287Moulsham High SchoolChelmsford · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,662
- 373Great Baddow High SchoolChelmsford · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,516
- 469The Boswells SchoolChelmsford · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,423
- 595New Hall SchoolChelmsford · Independent All-throughPupils: 1,364
- 699Chelmsford County High School for GirlsChelmsford · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,275
- 768St John Payne Catholic School, ChelmsfordChelmsford · Local authority SecondaryPupils: 1,241
- 851William de Ferrers SchoolChelmsford · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,237
- 958The Sandon SchoolChelmsford · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,218
- 1052Chelmer Valley High SchoolChelmsford · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,200
- 11100King Edward VI Grammar School, ChelmsfordChelmsford · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,153
- 1252Moulsham Junior SchoolChelmsford · Academy PrimaryPupils: 686
- 1326Hylands SchoolChelmsford · Academy SecondaryPupils: 614
- 1448Mildmay Primary SchoolChelmsford · Academy PrimaryPupils: 611
- 1575Westlands Community Primary SchoolChelmsford · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 571
- 1641Barnes Farm Primary SchoolChelmsford · Academy PrimaryPupils: 539
- 1750Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery SchoolChelmsford · Academy PrimaryPupils: 479
- 1887The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary SchoolChelmsford · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 437
- 1983The Tyrrells SchoolChelmsford · Academy PrimaryPupils: 420
- 2041Broomfield Primary SchoolChelmsford · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 417
- 2146Elmwood Primary SchoolChelmsford · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 414
- 2249Lawford Mead Primary & NurseryChelmsford · Academy PrimaryPupils: 413
- 2372Woodville Primary SchoolChelmsford · Academy PrimaryPupils: 412
- 2426Springfield Primary SchoolChelmsford · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 409
- 2539Kings Road Primary SchoolChelmsford · Academy PrimaryPupils: 403
- 2648Trinity Road Primary SchoolChelmsford · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 387
- 2767The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, ChelmsfordChelmsford · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 314
- 2894Perryfields Junior SchoolChelmsford · Academy PrimaryPupils: 301
- 2968Moulsham Infant SchoolChelmsford · Academy PrimaryPupils: 268
- 3062Writtle Junior SchoolChelmsford · Academy PrimaryPupils: 238
- 3186Hatfield Peverel St Andrew's Junior SchoolChelmsford · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 236
- 3277Baddow Hall Junior SchoolChelmsford · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 234
- 3374St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior SchoolChelmsford · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 231
- 3471St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School DanburyChelmsford · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 222
- 3556Maylandsea Primary SchoolChelmsford · Academy PrimaryPupils: 217
- 3672Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary SchoolChelmsford · Academy PrimaryPupils: 216
- 3785Hatfield Peverel Infant and Nursery SchoolChelmsford · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 215
- 3871St Pius X Catholic Primary SchoolChelmsford · Academy PrimaryPupils: 215
- 3962Boreham Primary SchoolChelmsford · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 212
- 4078Maltese Road Primary SchoolChelmsford · Academy PrimaryPupils: 211
- 4185Beehive Lane Community Primary SchoolChelmsford · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 210
- 4276Meadgate Primary SchoolChelmsford · Academy PrimaryPupils: 210
- 4390Chancellor Park Primary School, ChelmsfordChelmsford · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 209
- 4454Collingwood Primary SchoolCHELMSFORD · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 208
- 4573Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolChelmsford · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 206
- 4670Purleigh Community Primary SchoolChelmsford · Academy PrimaryPupils: 206
- 4740Great Leighs Primary SchoolChelmsford · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 197
- 4838Parkwood AcademyChelmsford · Academy PrimaryPupils: 196
- 4946Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolChelmsford · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 191
- 5098Perryfields Infant SchoolChelmsford · Academy PrimaryPupils: 180
- 5188St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWFChelmsford · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 180
- 5279Writtle Infant SchoolChelmsford · Academy PrimaryPupils: 178
- 5323Larkrise Primary SchoolChelmsford · Academy PrimaryPupils: 174
- 5490Oaklands Infant SchoolChelmsford · Academy PrimaryPupils: 168
- 5582Baddow Hall Infant SchoolChelmsford · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 166
- 5678Cold Norton Primary SchoolChelmsford · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 157
- 5759Priory Primary School, BicknacreChelmsford · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 153
- 5851Galleywood Infant SchoolCHELMSFORD · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 143
- 5921Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham FerrersChelmsford · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 132
- 6089East Hanningfield Church of England Primary AcademyChelmsford · Academy PrimaryPupils: 109
- 6111Christchurch Church of England Primary SchoolChelmsford · Academy PrimaryPupils: 109
- 6297St Peter's Church of England Primary Academy, West HanningfieldChelmsford · Academy PrimaryPupils: 100
- 6357Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolChelmsford · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 99
- 6465Rettendon Primary SchoolChelmsford · Academy PrimaryPupils: 98
- 6585Roxwell Church of England Primary SchoolChelmsford · Academy PrimaryPupils: 82
- 6611Highwood Primary SchoolChelmsford · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 66
| # | School | Sector | Pupils | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Beaulieu Park School Chelmsford · All-through · Ages 4–19 | Academy | 1,763 | 85.9 Top 10% | 57.1 Attainment 8 | 1,763 |
| 2 | Moulsham High School Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 1,662 | 86.6 Top 10% | 58.3 Attainment 8 | 1,662 |
| 3 | Great Baddow High School Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 1,516 | 73.4 Top 25% | 50.0 Attainment 8 | 1,516 |
| 4 | The Boswells School Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 1,423 | 68.8 Top 50% | 48.4 Attainment 8 | 1,423 |
| 5 | New Hall School Chelmsford · All-through · Ages 1–19 | Independent | 1,364 | 94.9 Top 5% | 70.5 Attainment 8 | 1,364 |
| 6 | Chelmsford County High School for Girls Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 1,275 | 98.8 Top 5% | 80.7 Attainment 8 | 1,275 |
| 7 | St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 1,241 | 68.4 Top 50% | 49.9 Attainment 8 | 1,241 |
| 8 | William de Ferrers School Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 1,237 | 51.3 Top 50% | 44.1 Attainment 8 | 1,237 |
| 9 | The Sandon School Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 1,218 | 57.7 Top 50% | 46.6 Attainment 8 | 1,218 |
| 10 | Chelmer Valley High School Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 1,200 | 52.2 Top 50% | 45.3 Attainment 8 | 1,200 |
| 11 | King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 1,153 | 99.5 Top 5% | 83.3 Attainment 8 | 1,153 |
| 12 | Moulsham Junior School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 686 | 51.5 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 686 |
| 13 | Hylands School Chelmsford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 614 | 26.2 Lower 50% | 37.8 Attainment 8 | 614 |
| 14 | Mildmay Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 611 | 47.6 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 611 |
| 15 | Westlands Community Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 571 | 74.6 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 571 |
| 16 | Barnes Farm Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 539 | 41.2 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 539 |
| 17 | Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 479 | 49.8 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 479 |
| 18 | The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 437 | 86.5 Top 10% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 437 |
| 19 | The Tyrrells School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 420 | 82.6 Top 25% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 420 |
| 20 | Broomfield Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 417 | 41.4 Lower 50% | 49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 417 |
| 21 | Elmwood Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 414 | 45.6 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 414 |
| 22 | Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 413 | 48.9 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 413 |
| 23 | Woodville Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 412 | 71.6 Top 25% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 412 |
| 24 | Springfield Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 409 | 26.3 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 409 |
| 25 | Kings Road Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 403 | 38.9 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 403 |
| 26 | Trinity Road Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 387 | 48.0 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 387 |
| 27 | The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 314 | 66.8 Top 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 314 |
| 28 | Perryfields Junior School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 301 | 93.7 Top 5% | 91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 301 |
| 29 | Moulsham Infant School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 268 | 68.0 Top 50% | – | 268 |
| 30 | Writtle Junior School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 238 | 61.7 Top 50% | – | 238 |
| 31 | Hatfield Peverel St Andrew's Junior School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 236 | 85.8 Top 10% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 236 |
| 32 | Baddow Hall Junior School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 234 | 77.2 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 234 |
| 33 | St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 231 | 74.3 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 231 |
| 34 | St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 222 | 71.4 Top 25% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 222 |
| 35 | Maylandsea Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 217 | 56.4 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 217 |
| 36 | Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 216 | 71.5 Top 25% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 216 |
| 37 | Hatfield Peverel Infant and Nursery School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Local authority | 215 | 85.3 Top 10% | – | 215 |
| 38 | St Pius X Catholic Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 215 | 71.2 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 215 |
| 39 | Boreham Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 212 | 62.4 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 212 |
| 40 | Maltese Road Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 211 | 77.5 Top 25% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 211 |
| 41 | Beehive Lane Community Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 210 | 84.9 Top 10% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 42 | Meadgate Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 210 | 76.4 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 43 | Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 209 | 90.3 Top 10% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 209 |
| 44 | Collingwood Primary School CHELMSFORD · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 208 | 53.7 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 208 |
| 45 | Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 206 | 73.4 Top 25% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 206 |
| 46 | Purleigh Community Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 206 | 69.7 Top 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 206 |
| 47 | Great Leighs Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 197 | 39.7 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 197 |
| 48 | Parkwood Academy Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 196 | 37.9 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 196 |
| 49 | Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 191 | 46.0 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 191 |
| 50 | Perryfields Infant School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 180 | 97.9 Top 5% | – | 180 |
| 51 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 180 | 87.5 Top 10% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 180 |
| 52 | Writtle Infant School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 178 | 78.9 Top 25% | – | 178 |
| 53 | Larkrise Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 174 | 22.9 Lower 50% | 41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 174 |
| 54 | Oaklands Infant School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 168 | 90.0 Top 10% | – | 168 |
| 55 | Baddow Hall Infant School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Local authority | 166 | 82.4 Top 25% | – | 166 |
| 56 | Cold Norton Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 157 | 78.4 Top 25% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 157 |
| 57 | Priory Primary School, Bicknacre Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 153 | 59.2 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 153 |
| 58 | Galleywood Infant School CHELMSFORD · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Local authority | 143 | 50.8 Top 50% | – | 143 |
| 59 | Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 132 | 21.2 Lower 50% | 31% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 132 |
| 60 | East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 109 | 89.4 Top 10% | – | 109 |
| 61 | Christchurch Church of England Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 109 | 11.3 Lower 50% | 33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 109 |
| 62 | St Peter's Church of England Primary Academy, West Hanningfield Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 100 | 96.9 Top 5% | – | 100 |
| 63 | Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 99 | 57.0 Top 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 99 |
| 64 | Rettendon Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 98 | 64.7 Top 50% | – | 98 |
| 65 | Roxwell Church of England Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 82 | 85.2 Top 10% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82 |
| 66 | Highwood Primary School Chelmsford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 66 | 11.4 Lower 50% | 25% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66 |
The Beaulieu Park School in Chelmsford leads the 2025 list of largest schools in Chelmsford with Pupils 1,763. Of the 66 schools shown, 37 are academy, 28 are local authority, 1 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider East of England largest schools league table, every school on the Chelmsford page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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What is the best largest school in Chelmsford?
The Beaulieu Park School in Chelmsford, East of England ranks first among largest schools in Chelmsford with Pupils 1,763 (Pupils on roll: 1,763).
How are largest schools in Chelmsford ranked?
Schools with the most pupils on roll. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (England) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.