Thriftwood School
URN: 137554 • Chelmsford CM2 8RW
Overview
- Name
- Thriftwood School
- URN
- 137554
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SEAX TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 63.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Georgina Pryke (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01245266880
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Slades Lane, Chelmsford CM2 8RW
Summary
Thriftwood School, located in Chelmsford, Essex, is an academy special converter catering to children and young people aged 7 to 19 with moderate learning difficulties, including autism and communication challenges. With a current enrolment of 266 pupils, the school operates within the SEAX Multi-Academy Trust and aims to provide a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters personal growth and independence.
The curriculum at Thriftwood is tailored to meet the individual needs of students, focusing on key skills while also offering a broad knowledge base. Lessons are designed to promote personal and social skills, encouraging pupils to develop responsibility, tolerance, and respect for others. The dedicated staff work closely with each student to identify their strengths and support their progress, aiming to build confidence and positive self-esteem.
Thriftwood School values strong partnerships with parents and other agencies, fostering a collaborative approach to each child's welfare. The school is committed to creating a culture of achievement and recognition, ensuring that all pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential in a nurturing environment.
The curriculum at Thriftwood is tailored to meet the individual needs of students, focusing on key skills while also offering a broad knowledge base. Lessons are designed to promote personal and social skills, encouraging pupils to develop responsibility, tolerance, and respect for others. The dedicated staff work closely with each student to identify their strengths and support their progress, aiming to build confidence and positive self-esteem.
Thriftwood School values strong partnerships with parents and other agencies, fostering a collaborative approach to each child's welfare. The school is committed to creating a culture of achievement and recognition, ensuring that all pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential in a nurturing environment.
Useful links
- College Site (other)
- School Site (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Chelmsford Hospital School (65.2)
- TLG Chelmsford (62.7)
- Columbus School and College (62.6)
- Community College Initiative Ltd (60.2)
- Writtle University College (60.2)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 5 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- SEAX TRUST
- Capacity
- 260
- Pupils
- 266
- Boys
- 176
- Girls
- 90
- FSM %
- 49.50
- Open date
- 2011-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 266 | 176 | 90 | 260 | 49.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 251 | 172 | 79 | 260 | 45.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 257 | 176 | 81 | 260 | 40.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 257 | 176 | 81 | 260 | 40.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 253 | 177 | 76 | 260 | 38.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 233 | 166 | 67 | 240 | 35.10 |
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