Staff: Full time 9; Part time 10; Specialists (music, dancing, elocution, games, drama, French) 7.
Religious affiliation: Church of England (other denominations accepted)
Pupils are prepared for : Independent Schools, Common Entrance, Essex 11+, and Comprehensive Schools.
St. Anne's Preparatory School was founded in 1925 and is conveniently situated in the centre of Chelmsford. This small independent day school of 150 boys and girls aged 3 - 11 aims to provide a friendly, happy and purposeful academic community involving children, teachers and parents. Communication between these three groups is encouraged in as many ways as possible and does a good deal to ensure a sense of security for the children. Two consultation evenings are arranged each year in addition to two written progress reports. Parents are always welcome to discuss their children progress with the class teacher by appointment.
A thriving new nursery class was added in 1994 and provides a stimulating environment for children of 3+ on a sessional basis. This prepares the children for an easy transition to the main school at 4+. St. Anne's provides a well balanced education incorporating the best of traditional and modern teaching methods in small classes. Children are taught the National Curriculum Core and Foundation subjects together with Religious Education, Elocution and French. Special attention is given to each child's needs and small groups exist for advanced work in core subjects. Pupils are prepared for the Essex 11+ examination and entrance to Independent and State Secondary Schools. A variety of clubs include many aspects of sport, dance, Latin, music, craft and science. The older pupils benefit from an annual residential visit to France and an activity week in Norfolk. St. Anne's is also able to offer a popular after-school care facility until 5.15pm each evening.
