Priory Primary School, Bicknacre
Primary school in Chelmsford, Essex. Report card, Mar 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 3 March 2026, report published 4 May 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Needs attention | 26% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard | 53% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Early years | Expected standard | 61% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
- Needs attention
- Some things in this area need to improve.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around March 2030
The last inspection was in March 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby primary schools
- 1.5 milesEast Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy
School remains Good (Jun 2024)
- 1.6 milesSt John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury
School remains Good (Sep 2023)
- 1.7 milesDanbury Park Community Primary School
Good (May 2024)
- 2.1 milesSt Mary's Church of England Primary School
Good (Jul 2024)
- 2.9 milesWoodham Walter Church of England Primary Academy
Some aspects not as strong (Nov 2024)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.