Mental health · Chelmsford

The Priory Hospital Chelmsford

Stump Lane, Springfield Green, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7SJ

CQC: GoodActive source record

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Address

Stump LaneSpringfield GreenChelmsfordEssexCM1 7SJ

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01245345345 Website and contact options

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Nearby transport stops

Lawn LaneBus stop · NW-boundAbout 200 m in a straight line
Lawn LaneBus stop · SE-boundAbout 200 m in a straight line
Springfield GreenBus stop · SW-boundAbout 200 m in a straight line
Chelmsford Rail StationRail station entrance · west entranceAbout 1.5 km in a straight line
Beaulieu Park Rail StationRail station entrance · entranceAbout 2.6 km in a straight line

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DfT NaPTAN · downloaded 10 September 2026 · Open Government Licence.

Mapped parking nearby

Springfield Hall Park Additional Car ParkMapped car parkAbout 900 m in a straight line
Sawyers Visitors ParkingMapped car parkAbout 900 m in a straight line
The GranaryMapped car park · Brittania ParkingAbout 900 m in a straight line

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Questions about visiting The Priory Hospital Chelmsford

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What can I learn about The Priory Hospital Chelmsford?

The recorded overall CQC rating is “Good”, dated 17 October 2025. Use the contact and visiting details above to check the service you need, then compare the dated evidence below.

Registration and inspection details

About this service

Recorded care types: Mental health
Local authority area: Chelmsford
Funding information: Confirm directly with the provider
Registered provider: Priory Healthcare Limited
Telephone in source record: 01245345345
CQC identifier: 1-127132186

Registered specialisms

Caring for children (0 - 18yrs)
Caring for adults under 65 yrs
Mental health conditions
Caring for adults over 65 yrs
Caring for people whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health Act
Substance misuse problems
Eating disorders

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CQC inspection evidence

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Assessment	Rating	Published
Safe	Good	17 October 2025
Effective	Good	17 October 2025
Caring	Good	17 October 2025
Responsive	Good	17 October 2025
Well-led	Good	17 October 2025
Overall	Good	17 October 2025

Ratings for specific services and population groups (18)

Assessment	Rating	Published
Acute wards for adults of working age and psychiatric intensive care units Safe	Good	17 October 2025
Acute wards for adults of working age and psychiatric intensive care units Effective	Good	17 October 2025
Acute wards for adults of working age and psychiatric intensive care units Caring	Good	17 October 2025
Acute wards for adults of working age and psychiatric intensive care units Responsive	Good	17 October 2025
Acute wards for adults of working age and psychiatric intensive care units Well-led	Good	17 October 2025
Acute wards for adults of working age and psychiatric intensive care units Overall	Good	17 October 2025
Child and adolescent mental health wards Safe	Good	1 December 2021
Child and adolescent mental health wards Effective	Good	1 December 2021
Child and adolescent mental health wards Caring	Good	1 December 2021
Child and adolescent mental health wards Responsive	Good	1 December 2021
Child and adolescent mental health wards Well-led	Good	1 December 2021
Child and adolescent mental health wards Overall	Good	1 December 2021
Hospital inpatient-based substance misuse services Safe	Good	17 October 2025
Hospital inpatient-based substance misuse services Effective	Good	17 October 2025
Hospital inpatient-based substance misuse services Caring	Good	17 October 2025
Hospital inpatient-based substance misuse services Responsive	Good	17 October 2025
Hospital inpatient-based substance misuse services Well-led	Good	17 October 2025
Hospital inpatient-based substance misuse services Overall	Good	17 October 2025