Compare Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford and Hereward Primary School and R A Butler Junior School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford (Primary) in Chelmsford; Hereward Primary School (Primary) in Loughton; R A Butler Junior School (Primary) in Saffron Walden — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford, Hereward Primary School and R A Butler Junior School. They are primary phase and community school and academy converter type located around Chelmsford, Essex, Loughton, Essex and Saffron Walden, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Hereward Primary School (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 350, combined total ≈ 1,050, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–10–15%; spread across trusts such as EPPING FOREST SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST and Saffron Academy Trust.

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Attribute	Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford CM2 6PT	Hereward Primary School IG10 2HR	R A Butler Junior School CB11 3DG
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Chelmsford Essex CM2 6PT	Loughton Essex IG10 2HR	Saffron Walden Essex CB11 3DG
Latest Ofsted	1 16 May 2024	1 1 Jul 2024	1 11 Jun 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	420	384
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Essex (881)	EPPING FOREST SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST	Saffron Academy Trust
Website	www.chancellorpark.essex.sch.uk	www.herewardprimary.co.uk	www.rab.academy
Telephone	01245465250	02085086465	01799523651
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford

CM2 6PT

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 6PT
Ofsted: 1 16 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Essex (881)
Website: www.chancellorpark.essex.sch.uk
Telephone: 01245465250

Hereward Primary School

IG10 2HR

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Loughton
Essex
IG10 2HR
Ofsted: 1 1 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: EPPING FOREST SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Website: www.herewardprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 02085086465

R A Butler Junior School

CB11 3DG

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Saffron Walden
Essex
CB11 3DG
Ofsted: 1 11 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Saffron Academy Trust
Website: www.rab.academy
Telephone: 01799523651

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.