Schools

Schools in Danbury

There are 3 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Danbury: 3 primary. 67% were judged good or better at their last inspection, against 88% across Chelmsford.

CM3, Chelmsford · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Danbury

3schools and nurseries

67%good or betterChelmsford: 88%

1inspected latelylast six months

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St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury Primary · 222 pupils · 0.25 miles School remains Good (2023)
Danbury Park Community Primary School Primary · 250 pupils · 0.45 miles Good (2024)
Priory Primary School, Bicknacre Primary · 153 pupils · 1.3 miles Report card May 2026: Expected standard in 6, needs attention in 1

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Inspected in the last six months

School inspectionMon 4 May1.3 miles

Priory Primary School, Bicknacre: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Needs attention. Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard. Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard. Inclusion: Expected standard. Leadership and governance: Expected standard. Early years: Expected standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Priory Primary School, Bicknacre, CM3 4ES

Nearby areas

Area	Schools	Good or better
Danbury	3	67%
Bicknacre	1	0%
Woodham Walter	1	0%
Sandon	3	67%
East Hanningfield	1	100%

See every Chelmsford school on the Chelmsford schools and Ofsted page. From Ofsted’s monthly figures; independent schools and childminders aren’t included.

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Questions people ask

How many schools are there in Danbury?

3 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Danbury.

Are the schools in Danbury good?

67% of them were judged good or better at their last Ofsted inspection, compared with 88% across Chelmsford.