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Council: Essex

Tanglewood Nursery School

Chelmsford, Essex - CM1 2DX

Nursery - Reception (ages 2-5)

“At Tanglewood we want our children and their families to walk into school and share the passion that we feel for early education that will create a lifelong love of learning. We want everyone to feel part of a warm, welcoming, supportive community that is safe and nurturing.”

NurseryEstablishedNo rating on record

Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery

Harlow, Essex - CM20 2LS

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Tany's Dell was the first school to be opened in Harlow New Town in 1952.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

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Templars Academy

Witham, Essex - CM8 2NJ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“At Templars Academy, we inspire our children to reach for the stars, believe in their potential, and achieve excellence in all aspects of their lives through an inclusive, high-quality education and a nurturing school community.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Tendring Primary School

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex - CO16 0BP

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“1. Looked After Children* and previously looked after children; 2. Children with a sibling attending the school; 3. Children living in the priority admission area; 4. Remaining applications.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Chelmsford, Essex - CM3 2PN

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“Terling CofE Primary is a small village school with a big heart. We are ambitious about what we want our pupils to achieve and strive to provide the very highest standards of education. Our staff are highly committed, hardworking and motivated.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Thaxted Primary School

Dunmow, Essex - CM6 2LW

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“As a learner at Thaxted, every child has the right to make progress and learn in a safe and stimulating place.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Alderton Infant School and Nursery

Loughton, Essex - IG10 3HE

Nursery - Year 2 (ages 3-7)

“If you would like to book a space on one of the published dates, please email the school office - office@ais.efspt.org”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Alderton Junior School

Loughton, Essex - IG10 3HE

Year 3 - Year 6 (ages 7-11)

“Our vision is clear, to provide pupils with an exceptional education that is inclusive and aspirational for all learners and provides wider opportunities for all. We are the Alderton family.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Appleton School

Benfleet, Essex - SS7 5RN

SecondaryEstablishedNo rating on record

The Basildon Lower Academy

Basildon, Essex - SS14 1UX

Year 7 - Year 9 (ages 11-14)

“At Basildon Academies Trust, our values are rooted in a simple belief: every young person can achieve success beyond circumstance. We are driven by high aspirations for all and an unwavering commitment to providing an inclusive education that enables every learner to thrive.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvementCategory of concern

The Basildon Upper Academy

Basildon, Essex - SS13 3HL

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Beaulieu Park School

Chelmsford, Essex - CM1 6DT

“At Beaulieu, we believe that all children, regardless of their ability or background, should have access to an outstanding education. At The Beaulieu Park School traditional subjects are given additional lesson time in our longer school week to give pupils a better grounding for further study.”

All-throughSince 2018Ofsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

The Billericay School

Billericay, Essex - CM12 9LH

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School

Colchester, Essex - CO6 4AT

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“As our school is a voluntary aided church school, we ask applicants to complete a Supplementary Information Form (SIF). The SIF must be sent to The Bishop William Ward Primary School by the deadline for applications.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School

Chelmsford, Essex - CM1 6ZQ

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

The Boswells School

Chelmsford, Essex - CM1 6LY

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Our aim is to provide every student in The Boswells School community with an outstanding education that challenges and inspires them to thrive and achieve excellence.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

The Bromfords School

Wickford, Essex - SS12 0LZ

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement

The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford

Chelmsford, Essex - CM1 1PA

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“We aim to be distinctive in our Christian Character by living out this vision alongside our values of compassion, courage, wisdom and hope daily. Our staff are role models in the way they interact with each other and with our pupils, living out our school vision and values in all they do.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Cornelius Vermuyden School

Canvey Island, Essex - SS8 9QS

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

SecondarySince 2013Ofsted: InadequateQuality of education: InadequateCategory of concern

The Deanes

Benfleet, Essex - SS7 2TD

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“For this to happen, The Deanes has very high expectations of our students. We expect students' behaviour around the school to be impeccable and every lesson must be characterised by a postive learning environment, free from distractions.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good