New and expanding primary schools in Chelmsford

Three Chelmsford primary schools are set for expansion and two new primary schools are proposed (with others to come). Essex County Council has commenced a public consultation to:

• expand Oaklands Infant School, Moulsham Infant School and Moulsham Junior School
• establishing two new schools - in Maltese Road (near Rainsford Road/Parkway - 210 places) and in the new Greater Beaulieu Park (White Hart Lane - 420 places).

The plan is to have these in place by September 2015.

Commented Cllr Stephen Robinson, "This is not a moment too soon; there is a shortage of school places heading towards us soon. I hope we can ensure minimum disruption to all the existing schools."

The formal consultation document setting out these proposals is here: Primary School Places in Chelmsford.

Parents and other interested persons are invited to attend a range of public drop in sessions (no appointment necessary) on 27 March, 1, 2 or 3 April. The full details are on p.7 of the consultation document.

More information can be obtained by writing to:

School Organisation Team, PO Box 4261, Chelmsford, CM1 1GS

Email: school.organisation@essex.gov.uk - Tel: 01245 435953

The closing date for comments on the above is 10 April 2014.