What did Ofsted judge Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School?

Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School has 479 pupils on roll.

What ages does Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School take?

Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School admits pupils aged 2 to 11.

Where is Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School located?

Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School is located in Chelmsford, CM1 4UU, Essex.

How do I apply to Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School?

Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School?

On offer day for 2025-26 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School was 0.452 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School?

When Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after, became subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989); 2. Sibling attending the academy — A relevant sibling is a child who has a brother, sister, adopted brother or sister or stepbrother or stepsister living in the same family unit, in the same family household and address, who attends the preferred school in any year group excluding the final year; 3. Children of Staff — Children of staff directly employed by the academy in either or both of the following circumstances: a. where the member of staff has been employed at the academy for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the academy is made; and/or b. the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post at the academy for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. For the avoidance of doubt, "a" and "b" above do not denote an order of priority – all children falling within this category will be treated equally. Children of staff are those where the staff member is the child's parent by blood or adoption, or the member of staff has legal parental responsibility for the child, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of oversubscription within any of the above criteria, priority will be determined by straight line distance, with those living closest being given the highest priority. In the unlikely event of two applicants with an identical distance competing for a single place at the academy the place will be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by a member of the academy not associated with admissions, with the exception of twins, triplets etc.

What is the largest ethnic background at Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 60.1% of pupils at Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School: Catchment 2026

How close did you need to live?

0.452miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2025-26 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

Last distance offered at Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School, year by year →

How places are decided at Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after, became subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989).
2Sibling attending the academy — A relevant sibling is a child who has a brother, sister, adopted brother or sister or stepbrother or stepsister living in the same family unit, in the same family household and address, who attends the preferred school in any year group excluding the final year.
3Children of Staff — Children of staff directly employed by the academy in either or both of the following circumstances: a. where the member of staff has been employed at the academy for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the academy is made; and/or b. the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post at the academy for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. For the avoidance of doubt, "a" and "b" above do not denote an order of priority – all children falling within this category will be treated equally. Children of staff are those where the staff member is the child's parent by blood or adoption, or the member of staff has legal parental responsibility for the child.
4Children living within the priority admissions area — Children living within the priority admissions area.
5Remaining applications — Remaining applications.

If two applications tie: In the event of oversubscription within any of the above criteria, priority will be determined by straight line distance, with those living closest being given the highest priority. In the unlikely event of two applicants with an identical distance competing for a single place at the academy the place will be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by a member of the academy not associated with admissions, with the exception of twins, triplets etc.

Children with an EHCP are admitted if the academy is named and is confident it has the capacity to best meet the needs of that child as set out in the EHCP. Waiting list position determined solely by oversubscription criteria, not length of time on list.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School?: Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School has 479 pupils on roll.
What ages does Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School take?: Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School located?: Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School is located in Chelmsford, CM1 4UU, Essex.
How do I apply to Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School?: Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School?: On offer day for 2025-26 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School was 0.452 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School?: When Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after, became subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989); 2. Sibling attending the academy — A relevant sibling is a child who has a brother, sister, adopted brother or sister or stepbrother or stepsister living in the same family unit, in the same family household and address, who attends the preferred school in any year group excluding the final year; 3. Children of Staff — Children of staff directly employed by the academy in either or both of the following circumstances: a. where the member of staff has been employed at the academy for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the academy is made; and/or b. the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post at the academy for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. For the avoidance of doubt, "a" and "b" above do not denote an order of priority – all children falling within this category will be treated equally. Children of staff are those where the staff member is the child's parent by blood or adoption, or the member of staff has legal parental responsibility for the child, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of oversubscription within any of the above criteria, priority will be determined by straight line distance, with those living closest being given the highest priority. In the unlikely event of two applicants with an identical distance competing for a single place at the academy the place will be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by a member of the academy not associated with admissions, with the exception of twins, triplets etc.
What is the largest ethnic background at Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 60.1% of pupils at Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School, year by year →

How places are decided at Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after, became subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989).
2Sibling attending the academy — A relevant sibling is a child who has a brother, sister, adopted brother or sister or stepbrother or stepsister living in the same family unit, in the same family household and address, who attends the preferred school in any year group excluding the final year.
3Children of Staff — Children of staff directly employed by the academy in either or both of the following circumstances: a. where the member of staff has been employed at the academy for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the academy is made; and/or b. the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post at the academy for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. For the avoidance of doubt, "a" and "b" above do not denote an order of priority – all children falling within this category will be treated equally. Children of staff are those where the staff member is the child's parent by blood or adoption, or the member of staff has legal parental responsibility for the child.
4Children living within the priority admissions area — Children living within the priority admissions area.
5Remaining applications — Remaining applications.

Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School?: Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School has 479 pupils on roll.
What ages does Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School take?: Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School located?: Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School is located in Chelmsford, CM1 4UU, Essex.
How do I apply to Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School?: Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School?: On offer day for 2025-26 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School was 0.452 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School?: When Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after, became subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989); 2. Sibling attending the academy — A relevant sibling is a child who has a brother, sister, adopted brother or sister or stepbrother or stepsister living in the same family unit, in the same family household and address, who attends the preferred school in any year group excluding the final year; 3. Children of Staff — Children of staff directly employed by the academy in either or both of the following circumstances: a. where the member of staff has been employed at the academy for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the academy is made; and/or b. the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post at the academy for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. For the avoidance of doubt, "a" and "b" above do not denote an order of priority – all children falling within this category will be treated equally. Children of staff are those where the staff member is the child's parent by blood or adoption, or the member of staff has legal parental responsibility for the child, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of oversubscription within any of the above criteria, priority will be determined by straight line distance, with those living closest being given the highest priority. In the unlikely event of two applicants with an identical distance competing for a single place at the academy the place will be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by a member of the academy not associated with admissions, with the exception of twins, triplets etc.
What is the largest ethnic background at Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 60.1% of pupils at Newlands Spring Primary and Nursery School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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