Hatfield Peverel Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Church Road Hatfield Peverel Chelmsford Essex CM3 2RP |
| Reference Number | 114974 |
Hatfield Peverel Infant and Nursery School continues to demonstrate a strong performance as a good school. Pupils exhibit positive attitudes towards learning, fostered by strong relationships with adults and each other. The school environment is calm and supportive, enabling pupils to thrive academically and emotionally. The ambitious curriculum, particularly in reading, is well-implemented by knowledgeable teachers who provide effective support, especially for those needing additional help. The recent inclusion of the Nursery class reflects the school's commitment to meeting community needs, though this area requires further development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 223 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.29%
Girls: 54.71% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 7.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 38 | 64 |
| 2 | 29 | 32 | 61 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.6% |
| White, Other | 3.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.1% |
| Indian | 2.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Oct 2022 | School inspection |
| 28 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| 11 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Nov 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils play and learn together exceptionally well.
- Strong relationships exist between pupils and adults.
- An ambitious curriculum that includes special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) support.
- Effective teaching of reading, including strong subject knowledge from teachers.
- Calm and purposeful behavior in the school environment.
- Pupils have various opportunities to widen their experiences through extracurricular activities.
- Governors demonstrate an accurate understanding of the school's strengths and areas for improvement.
- Staff receive high-quality training and support.
Areas for Improvement
- Nursery curriculum lacks sufficient clarity regarding specific knowledge and skills.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 23 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 23 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Hatfield Peverel St Andrew's Junior School
Church Road, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 2JX |
0 miles |
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Chipping Hill Primary School
Owers Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1FR |
1.49 miles |
|
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Maltings Lane, Witham, Essex, CM8 1DX |
1.82 miles |
|
Howbridge Church of England Junior School
Howbridge Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1BZ |
1.92 miles |
|
Howbridge Infant School
Dengie Close, Witham, Essex, CM8 1DJ |
1.93 miles |
|
Witham Oaks Academy
Spa Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1NA |
2.47 miles |
|
Acorn Academy
Spa Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1NA |
2.47 miles |
|
Boreham Primary School
Juniper Road, Boreham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3DB |
2.71 miles |
|
Woodham Walter Church of England Primary Academy
The Street, Woodham Walter, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6RF |
2.74 miles |
|
Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
New Road, Terling, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 2PN |
2.82 miles |
|
Elm Green Preparatory School
Parsonage Lane, Essex, CM3 4SU |
2.95 miles |
|
Templars Academy
Cressing Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2NJ |
3.19 miles |
|
Great Totham Primary School
Walden House Road, Great Totham, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8PN |
3.48 miles |
|
Elm Hall Primary School
Conrad Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2SD |
3.51 miles |
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St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury
Little Baddow Road, Danbury, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 4NS |
3.73 miles |
|
Heathcote School
Eves Corner, Chelmsford, CM3 4QB |
3.95 miles |
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St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon
London Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6HN |
3.97 miles |
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All Saints Maldon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Highlands Drive, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6HY |
3.99 miles |
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Danbury Park Community Primary School
Well Lane, Danbury, Well Lane, Danbury, Essex, CM3 4AB |
4.09 miles |
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Maldon Court Preparatory School
Silver Street, Maldon, CM9 4QE |
4.12 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Woodend Farm School
Woodend Farm, Hatfield Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1EH |
1.07 miles |
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Lift Maltings
Spinks Lane, Witham, Essex, CM8 1EP |
2.12 miles |
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Lift New Rickstones
Conrad Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2SD |
3.48 miles |
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Southview School
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3.5 miles |
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Chatten Free School
Rickstones Road, Rivenhall, Essex, CM8 3HH |
3.9 miles |
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New Hall School
The Avenue, Chelmsford, CM3 3HS |
3.98 miles |
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Plume School
Fambridge Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6AB |
4.29 miles |
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The Beaulieu Park School
Armistice Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 6DT |
4.6 miles |
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Clarity Independent School
Bridge Farm Barn, Woodhill Road, Sandon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7SG |
4.9 miles |