Thriftwood School

Slades Lane, Galleywood, CM2 8RW

Academy special converter for ages 5–19 in Galleywood. Mixed intake.

Thriftwood School is an academy special school in Chelmsford, Essex, teaching boys and girls aged 5 to 19 and offering a sixth form. It has special classes and SEN provision for moderate learning difficulty. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its last full inspection in 2017.

The school describes a tailored curriculum focused on key skills, independence and personal and social development. It says staff build detailed knowledge of each pupil to nurture strengths, confidence and positive self-esteem.

Ages 5–19 · All-through

266 pupils · On roll

Academy special converter · Mixed

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Primary applications close on 15 January 2027; secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See Essex’s deadlines and how to apply →