178a New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 0AR
10 simple reasons to choose St Cedd's School
Independent prep school and nursery in Chelmsford.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Religious character; Non-denominational.
Non-selective intake. School is a member of the Choir Schools’ Association and the Chelmsford Choral Foundation.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
St Cedd's School fees range from £3,535 (Rec) to £3,790 per term (2020/21).
10 better reasons to choose St Cedd's School
Schoolsmith Score®; 81.
One of the best independent prep schools in Chelmsford and one of the 3 best primary schools for 1.5 miles.
On average, 21.6 pupils per class and 13.4 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Destination schools for 50% of St Cedd's School pupils are grammar schools. 30% go to independent schools.
School curriculum also includes PSHEE, international studies, French, Spanish. There are over 10 different academic clubs per year group per term.
Specialist teachers for sport, music and languages throughout, for art from Reception, for science from Year 3 and for computing from Year 5.
Baccalaureate-style Year 6 curriculum, HOLDFAST; "Holistic Opportunities to Learn and Develop, Furthering Achievement, Service and Talent". Forest School for the youngest pupils.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art, music and drama are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Over half the pupils learn a musical instrument (from Year 3). 2 choirs (in addition to the choristers) and 10 instrument ensembles. School choristers sing at Chelmsford Cathedral. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Out of school hours care from 7.30am to 6.00pm.
Find another school near St Cedd's School
Independent Prep Schools
St Anne's School (0.2 miles); Widford Lodge School (1 mile); New Hall Preparatory School (4.3 miles).
State Primary Schools
Beehive Lane Community Primary School (2 miles); Perryfields Junior School (2.4 miles); Margaretting Church of England Primary School (3.9 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
New Hall School (4.3 miles); St John's School, Billericay (9.4 miles); Brentwood School (10.6 miles).
State Senior Schools
Moulsham High School (1.4 miles); King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford (1.5 miles); Chelmsford County High School for Girls (1.5 miles).