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Where is Priory Primary School, Bicknacre located?

Priory Primary School, Bicknacre is located in Chelmsford, Essex, East of England, CM3 4ES.

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Priory Primary School, Bicknacre serves students aged 4 to 11.

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Priory Primary School, Bicknacre — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Priory Primary School, Bicknacre

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In terms of academic performance, Priory Primary School, Bicknacre has 46% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 50 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 52.5%, 9% of pupils eligible for free school meals.

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OfstedRequires Improvement · 2023KS2 expected46%

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Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Priory Primary School, Bicknacre?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 50 pupils
SEN support: 13% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Bottom 25% for its intake

Priory Primary School, Bicknacre is in the bottom 25% for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (8–13% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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Environment score: 64/100

Good surroundings

Air quality59/100

Transport access13/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Priory Primary School, Bicknacre

At Priory Primary School, Bicknacre, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

77% met the expected standard in reading and 50% in maths.

Staff and Finance at Priory Primary School, Bicknacre

The teacher turnover rate at Priory Primary School, Bicknacre is 52.5%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Priory Primary School, Bicknacre

Priory Primary School, Bicknacre has 50 pupils on roll.

9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

13% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Priory Primary School, Bicknacre Ofsted Rating: Requires Improvement

Priory Primary School, Bicknacre was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in June 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Priory Primary School, Bicknacre is overdue for reinspection.

A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within around two years.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Priory Primary School, Bicknacre's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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