266
Pupils · 2024/25
2%
EAL · 2024/25
28%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 21/06/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityEssex
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio9.4:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Thriftwood School · All-through · Essex
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
266
Pupil : teacher ratio
9.4
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
2%
FSM eligible
50%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
9%
Persistent absence
28%
Contact
Address
Slades Lane, Galleywood, Chelmsford, CM2 8RW
Local authority
Essex
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 266 | 8.9 | 100% | 2% | 50% | 9% | 28% |
| 2023/24 | 251 | 8.8 | 100% | 3% | 46% | 8% | 29% |
| 2022/23 | 260 | 8.5 | 100% | 3% | 47% | 10% | 32% |
| 2021/22 | 257 | 9.0 | 100% | 2% | 44% | 10% | 32% |
| 2020/21 | 253 | 8.5 | 100% | 2% | 31% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 227 | 10.7 | 100% | 2% | 40% | 7% | 25% |
| 2017/18 | 220 | 8.7 | 100% | 2% | 34% | 6% | 15% |
| 2016/17 | 222 | 10.3 | 100% | 2% | 34% | 6% | 18% |
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