St Anne's School
Chelmsford, Essex, East of England · CM2 0AW
A small independent prep in Chelmsford, St Anne's School takes mixed pupils from nursery age through to eleven, with around 128 children on roll. Its compact size means each year group is intimate, and the Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school 'excellent' for both quality of education and personal development. The school has no religious affiliation and is led by Head Mrs Valerie Eveleigh. Parents should note that, at the most recent inspection, the school did not meet all the regulatory compliance standards, an area worth raising directly during a visit.
128
Pupils
excellent
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-11
- Pupils
- 128
- Location
- Chelmsford, Essex, East of England
- Website
- https://stannesprep.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01245 353488
Headteacher
Head Mrs Valerie Eveleigh
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Teaching & academics
The ISI's top 'excellent' grade reflects strong outcomes for a school of this scale, where small classes allow close attention to each child across the primary years. With a roll of about 128 covering ages three to eleven, teaching is necessarily personal rather than streamed across large cohorts.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 2 December 2025
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An intimate prep school with an 'excellent' ISI verdict for teaching and pupil development; just ask about the compliance findings before you commit.
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St Anne's School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is St Anne's School located?
St Anne's School is located at 154 London Road, Chelmsford, Chelmsford, CM2 0AW.
What type of school is St Anne's School?
St Anne's School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.
How many pupils attend St Anne's School?
St Anne's School has approximately 128 pupils on roll.
What is St Anne's School's inspection rating?
St Anne's School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 2 December 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.