Chelmsford, Essex · CM2 0AR
St Cedd's is a coeducational day prep school in Chelmsford serving ages 3–11 with a traditional emphasis on academic grounding and pastoral care. The school operates across early years through upper prep, following a conventional English prep curriculum with systematic progression toward secondary entry. As an unrated establishment, it represents a community-focused independent option in the Essex market without yet undergoing formal Ofsted inspection.
Who thrives here
Pupils from local professional families seeking traditional independent prep values in a manageable, coeducational day setting; children who thrive with structured routines and systematic academic progression.
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178a New London Road
Chelmsford, Essex
CM2 0AR
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Day fees at St Cedd's School are approximately £12,600 per year (2024/25).
St Cedd's School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
St Cedd's School is a day school in Chelmsford and does not offer boarding.
ISI rated St Cedd's School “Excellent” (2022).
Frequently praised
✓Local, convenient day-school option for working families
✓Small school ethos with individual pupil attention
✓Traditional academic structure with clear progression pathways
Common concerns
!No Ofsted inspection rating limits external validation of quality and safeguarding standards