Schools and Education in Shellow Bowells

There are 15 schools within 5 miles of Shellow Bowells town centre, including 12 primary and 2 secondary schools. Of those inspected by Ofsted, 91% are rated Good or Outstanding. Parents should note that 1 school has a rating below Good — it's worth reviewing the latest inspection reports.

Total Schools
15
Primary
12
Secondary
2
Good / Outstanding
91%

Ofsted Ratings Overview

10
1
Good (10) Requires Improvement (1) Not yet inspected (4)
Roxwell Church of England Primary School Primary 2.5 miles The Street, Roxwell, Chelmsford, CM1 4PE Inspected: 20 November 2023 Highwood Primary School Primary 3.1 miles Highwood Road, Highwood, Chelmsford, CM1 3QH Inspected: 18 January 2023 Blackmore Primary School Primary 3.4 miles Nine Ashes Road, Blackmore, Ingatestone, CM4 0QR Inspected: 21 September 2022 High Ongar Primary School Primary 3.4 miles The Street, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NB Inspected: 06 March 2023 The Ongar Academy Secondary 3.8 miles The Gables, Ongar, CM5 0AN Inspected: 05 December 2023 Rodings Primary School Primary 3.9 miles Dunmow Road, Dunmow, CM6 1PZ Inspected: 20 June 2023 Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary 4.4 miles Church Road, Ongar, CM5 0JD Inspected: 17 March 2023 Writtle College Limited 16 plus 4.5 miles Lordship Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3RR Inspected: 12 June 2025 Matching Green Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary 4.6 miles Watery Lane, Matching Green, Harlow, CM17 0QB Inspected: 14 September 2023 Chipping Ongar Primary School Primary 4.7 miles Greensted Road, Ongar, CM5 9LA Inspected: 06 March 2023
Hylands School Secondary 4.9 miles Chelmsford Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3ET Inspected: 30 September 2025
Dr Walker's CofE Primary School Primary 2.3 miles Walker Avenue, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RG Ongar Primary School Primary 4.2 miles Milton Crescent, Shelley, Ongar, CM5 0FF Writtle Junior School Primary 4.5 miles Margaretting Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3HG Writtle Infant School Primary 4.5 miles Whitehead Close, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3HZ