Barnes Farm Junior School

URN: 145998 • Chelmsford CM2 6QH

Overview

Name
Barnes Farm Junior School
URN
145998
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Ross McTaggart (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Henniker Gate, Chelmsford CM2 6QH

Summary

Barnes Farm Junior School, located in Chelmsford, Essex, is an academy converter that serves a mixed-gender population of 365 pupils, with a capacity of 360. The school is committed to inspiring and educating its students through a broad and engaging curriculum that is accessible to all. The ethos of the school focuses on providing enrichment opportunities that enable children to excel in their learning.

From 1st September 2024, Barnes Farm Junior School will merge with Barnes Farm Infant School to form a new institution, Barnes Farm Primary School. This transition aims to create a cohesive educational experience for students from their earliest years through to the end of primary education. The school has been a proud founding partner of the Chelmsford Learning Partnership since 2018, collaborating with a diverse range of schools to enhance educational outcomes.

The school community is actively involved in various events and initiatives, with opportunities for parents to engage through tours and information sessions. The school also observes designated INSET days and key assessment periods, ensuring that families are informed and prepared throughout the academic year.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
360
Pupils
365
Boys
162
Girls
203
FSM %
15.90
Open date
2018-07-01
Close date
2024-08-31
Last Ofsted
2022-09-14
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 365 162 203 360 15.90
2024-09-11 365 162 203 360 15.90
2023-09-11 348 174 174 360 12.40
2022-09-11 348 174 174 360 12.40
2021-09-11 356 192 164 360 11.00
2020-09-11 356 193 163 360 8.40

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