The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy

In 2024–25 pupils at The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy attended 66.2% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 82.5% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2025–26 The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy had 8.3 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6).

Pupils per teacher

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy had 66 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: social, emotional and mental health; autistic spectrum disorder.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

• Primary Schools
• Secondary Schools

All schools in Chelmsford · Essex local authority: places and applications

The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy is part of The Beckmead Trust, which runs 9 schools. The nearest others:

• The Greenwell Academy Harlow
• Wells Park School Chigwell
• Ian Mikardo High School London
• Beckmead Park Academy Beckenham
• Beckmead College London
• Chaffinch Brook School Croydon
• The Ropemakers' Academy Hailsham
• The Flagship School Hastings

How many pupils does The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy have?

The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy has 66 pupils on roll.

What age range does The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy cover?

The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy for pupils aged 7 to 16.

Where is The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy?

The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy is at Thornhurst Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2XT.