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Leading independent Prep School for children aged 3-11, based in Chelmsford, Essex. Big Ambitions, Bold Adventures, Brilliant Achievements.

10/09/2026

🌟 Discover St Cedd’s School at our next Open Morning.

Join us on Tuesday 22 September and experience St Cedd’s School in action.

From Pre-School and Reception onwards, children benefit from individual care, specialist teaching and a genuine love of learning, building strong foundations from the very beginning.

🎓 Those strong foundations lead to outstanding outcomes. This year, 32% of our Year 6 cohort received grammar school offers, alongside 15 scholarships and more than 30 offers to leading independent schools.

✨ Come and discover where your child’s journey could begin at St Cedd’s School.

📅 Tuesday 22 September 2026, 10.10am

Book your place: https://www.stcedds.co.uk/admissions/open-mornings

Big Ambitions. Bold Adventures. Brilliant Achievements.

09/09/2026

⛵ Bold adventures aboard Thalatta!

Over the summer, our Year 5 children once again enjoyed one of St Cedd’s School's most treasured traditions: the annual parent-organised Thalatta sailing trip.

Across three weeks, three groups headed off for a week-long adventure aboard a traditional Thames sailing barge, in partnership with the East Coast Sailing Trust.

From helping to sail the vessel and preparing meals, to exploring the beautiful Suffolk and Essex coastline, writing the ship’s log and sleeping in hammocks, the children threw themselves into every part of life on board! 🌊

It is a wonderful opportunity to build confidence and independence, work as a team, strengthen friendships and, of course, have plenty of fun along the way.

A huge thank you to our incredible parent volunteers, both those who accompanied the children and everyone who worked behind the scenes throughout the year to organise the trips. Their time, energy and enthusiasm make this very special experience possible. 💙

As the baton passes to our new Year 5 families this term, we look forward to another generation of St Cedd’s School pupils enjoying this much-loved tradition.

Big ambitions. Bold adventures. Brilliant achievements.

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08/09/2026

✨ Welcome back to St Cedd's School! ✨

The summer holidays may be over, but the adventures are just beginning!

A very warm welcome back to all our St Cedd's School pupils. We cannot wait to see what this school year will bring as our community comes together once again to learn, grow and thrive.

01/09/2026

🍂 Just one week to go! 🍂

The countdown is on and we are looking forward to welcoming all of our pupils back for the start of the Autumn Term.

A very special welcome awaits our new pupils and families as they begin their journey with us. 💙

📚 New opportunities
😊 Familiar faces
🌟 Exciting adventures ahead

We cannot wait to see our school buzzing with energy, learning and laughter once again.

📅 First day of term: Tuesday 8 September

Enjoy the final week of the holidays and we will see you soon! 🍂🏫✨

27/08/2026

Great futures start with the right foundations. 🌟

At St Cedd's School, we believe every child deserves the confidence to explore, achieve and flourish.

📚 Inspiring teaching that nurtures curiosity
🌱 A supportive environment where every child is known
🎨 Opportunities to discover talents in and beyond the classroom

Our pupils develop a genuine love of learning, the resilience to embrace challenges, and the confidence to thrive in their next educational journey.

🏫 Join us at our Open Morning and see how St Cedd's School helps every child reach their full potential.

📅 Tuesday 22 September 2026, 10.20am
🔗 Book your place: www.stcedds.co.uk/admission

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18/08/2026

📚 Read to the Beat 📚

We hope the children have enjoyed taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge over the summer holidays and have discovered plenty of exciting stories along the way.

We look forward to celebrating their fantastic reading achievements at our Read to the Beat afternoon on Thursday 24 September, featuring special guest poet Brian Moses.

🏅📜 Children are encouraged to bring in any medals and certificates they have earned through the challenge so that we can recognise and celebrate their success together.

Happy reading, and we cannot wait to celebrate with you! 📖🎉

13/08/2026

🌿 Wellbeing Champions Reflection Time 🌿

Towards the end of the summer term, our Wellbeing Champions enjoyed a special reflection session in Forest School, celebrating all they have achieved in their roles and sharing their favourite memories from the year.

The children spent time climbing trees, enjoying the rope swing and exploring the wonderful flora and fauna around them, making the afternoon both meaningful and fun. 🌳🦋

With the recent heatwave, our usual gathering around the log fire was swapped for a cooler treat. Ice lollies and refreshing apple juice enjoyed in the shade made the session feel extra special. ☀️🍦🍎

A huge thank you to all of our Wellbeing Champions for their enthusiasm, kindness and dedication throughout the year. They have made a real difference to the wellbeing of our School community, and we are incredibly proud of everything they have achieved. 💚

04/08/2026

🌟Year 6 Fiver Challenge Success!🌟

What an incredible achievement by our Year 6 pupils! 🙌 Through the Fiver Challenge, they showcased outstanding creativity, teamwork and entrepreneurial spirit by creating and running their own businesses.

From handmade bookmarks and bird feeders to innovative 3D-printed products, the children worked tirelessly to develop ideas, manage budgets and sell their creations. Their determination, problem-solving skills and willingness to step outside their comfort zones were truly inspiring.

We are delighted to share that they raised an amazing £750.13 for Guide Dogs UK🦮💛, making a real difference to a fantastic cause.

A huge well done to every pupil who took part and thank you to everyone who supported their businesses along the way. We couldn't be prouder of your hard work and success! 👏

IAPS

29/07/2026

♟️🏆 Chess Success at St Cedd’s School! 🏆♟️

Huge congratulations to William Dawson in Year 2 on being crowned Essex Under 9 Chess Champion! 🎉

William secured the title after an outstanding season in the Essex Junior Chess Association Grand Prix, with a fantastic runner-up finish in the Under 11 section at the Chelmsford Summer Tournament helping him top the Under 9 rankings.

We are also proud of Helen Hogben in Year 2 and Anirudh Kannan in Reception, who represented the School in the Under 9 tournament. Helen made an impressive tournament debut, while Ani, aged just 4, achieved an incredible result, winning three and drawing one of his six matches. 🌟

Beyond the results, both Ani and Helen impressed everyone with the enthusiasm and joy they brought to the game.

Well done to all three pupils on their fantastic achievements and for showcasing the strength of our thriving chess programme. ♟️👏

Essex Junior Chess Association
Chelmsford Junior Chess Club

23/07/2026

🎉 International Haiku Success! 🎉

We are incredibly proud to celebrate the achievements of Meg and Nicholas, who have been selected as runners-up in the prestigious International 19th World Children’s Haiku Contest on the theme of Sound. 🌍✨

Their wonderful haikus impressed a judging panel representing Japan Airlines, The Embassy of Japan, The Japan Society, and renowned Haiku Poet, Paul Conneally, who passed on their congratulations to both pupils.👏

As part of this fantastic achievement, their poems have been translated into Japanese and featured on the JAL Foundation and Japan Society websites. They will also receive runners-up prizes, with a video of the children reading their haikus available online soon.

Writing a haiku may seem simple, but capturing a vivid moment in just a few carefully chosen words requires real creativity and skill. Meg and Nicholas have done just that, and we couldn't be prouder of their success.

Congratulations to you both on this outstanding international achievement! 🌟

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Address

178a New London Road
Chelmsford
CM2OAR

Opening Hours

Monday	8:15am - 4pm
Tuesday	8:15am - 4pm
Wednesday	8:15am - 4pm
Thursday	8:15am - 4pm
Friday	8:15am - 4pm

Telephone

+441245392810

Website

http://www.stcedds.co.uk/

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