Galleywood Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Barnard Road Galleywood Galleywood Infant School Chelmsford Essex CM2 8RR |
| Reference Number | 114887 |
Galleywood Infant School is performing well overall, having received a 'Good' rating in its first routine inspection since 2010. The school demonstrates a strong commitment to providing a high-quality education, with staff focused on knowing each child's individual needs. A positive culture of respect creates a supportive environment where pupils feel happy and safe. Although the school excels in behavior, attitudes, and personal development, certain curriculum areas still require further refinement to ensure all subjects are equally strong. The previous inspection marked the school as 'Outstanding', and this report suggests consistent efforts have maintained many aspects of that excellence while acknowledging areas for improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 167 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.69%
Girls: 44.31% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39 | 21 | 60 |
| 2 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77.8% |
| White, Other | 7.8% |
| African | 5.4% |
| Indian | 2.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 17 Oct 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High-quality education and comprehensive understanding of each pupil's needs.
- Strong teaching of reading with a precise phonics scheme.
- Positive behavior and attitudes among pupils.
- Excellent personal development program fostering equality and diversity.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Strong attendance and punctuality.
- Effective leadership providing career development opportunities.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, key knowledge and skills have not been clearly identified.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 20 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 29 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Barnard Road, Galleywood, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8RR |
0.03 miles |
|
Mildmay Primary School
Robin Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8AU |
0.85 miles |
|
Beehive Lane Community Primary School
Beehive Lane, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9SR |
0.94 miles |
|
Larkrise Primary School
Dorset Avenue, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9UB |
1.3 miles |
|
Woodcroft Nursery School
Dorset Avenue, Chelmsford, CM2 9UB |
1.36 miles |
|
Moulsham Infant School
Princes Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9DG |
1.48 miles |
|
Moulsham Junior School
Princes Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9DG |
1.48 miles |
|
Widford Lodge School
Widford Lodge, Chelmsford, CM2 9AN |
1.65 miles |
|
Baddow Hall Infant School
New Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7QZ |
1.79 miles |
|
Baddow Hall Junior School
New Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7QZ |
1.79 miles |
|
Oaklands Infant School
Vicarage Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9PH |
1.8 miles |
|
Meadgate Primary School
Mascalls Way, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7NS |
1.96 miles |
|
St Cedd's School
178a New London Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0AR |
2.02 miles |
|
St Anne's School
154 London Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0AW |
2.04 miles |
|
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0RG |
2.08 miles |
|
St Peter's Church of England Primary Academy, West Hanningfield
Church Road, West Hanningfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8UQ |
2.24 miles |
|
Trinity Road Primary School
Trinity Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6HS |
2.54 miles |
|
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
Victoria Road, The Cathedral C of E primary, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1PA |
2.58 miles |
|
Westlands Community Primary School
Beeches Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2SB |
2.64 miles |
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Stock Church of England Primary School
Swan Lane, Stock, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 9BQ |
2.79 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Thriftwood School
Slades Lane, Galleywood, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8RW |
0.39 miles |
|
Great Baddow High School
Duffield Road, Beehive Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9RZ |
1.11 miles |
|
Moulsham High School
Brian Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9ES |
1.35 miles |
|
Octavia House Schools, Essex
High Street, Great Baddow, CM2 7HH |
1.67 miles |
|
Chelmsford College
Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JQ |
1.81 miles |
|
The Sandon School
Molrams Lane, Sandon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7AQ |
2.13 miles |
|
Hylands School
Chelmsford Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3ET |
2.53 miles |
|
Clarity Independent School
Bridge Farm Barn, Woodhill Road, Sandon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7SG |
2.79 miles |
|
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3SX |
2.86 miles |
|
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1RW |
3.07 miles |
|
Chelmsford Hospital School
Stump Lane, Springfield Green, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7SJ |
3.1 miles |
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The Hawthorns School
Thornhurst Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2XT |
3.23 miles |
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The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy
Fox Crescent, Chelmsford, CM1 2XT |
3.23 miles |
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Writtle College Limited
Lordship Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3RR |
3.3 miles |
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The Boswells School
Burnham Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6LY |
3.54 miles |
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St John Payne Catholic School, Chelmsford
Patching Hall Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4BS |
3.68 miles |
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Lift Columbus
Oliver Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4ZB |
3.79 miles |
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Anglo European School
Willow Green, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0DJ |
4.18 miles |
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The Beaulieu Park School
Armistice Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 6DT |
4.34 miles |
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Mayflower High School
Stock Road, Billericay, Essex, CM12 0RT |
4.56 miles |