- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1182%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.0%
- Pupils
- 384
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.7
Schools in CB11
A postcode district in Essex
- Postcode district
- 22 schools and nurseries
In short: CB11 is a postcode district in Essex with 9 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 11 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries229 primary · 2 secondary · 11 nurseries
Top-rated
All CB11 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in CB11
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in CB11
9 in CB11, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1179%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.1%
- Pupils
- 256
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.6
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
Saffron Walden, CB11 3DW · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
23 first choices, 23 offers made
Met the standard at 1194%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.1%
- Pupils
- 206
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.9
Top Secondary Schools in CB11
2 in CB11, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
344 first choices, 290 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1655.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.2%
- Pupils
- 2,157
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
70 first choices, 135 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1650.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.0%
- Pupils
- 865
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.9
Nurseries in CB11
11 in CB11, highest Ofsted grade first
Bell Day Nursery Community Interest Company
Saffron Walden, CB11 3ED · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Meadows Montessori
Saffron Walden, CB11 4DU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Olivers Lodge - Newport
Saffron Walden, CB11 3PU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in CB11
2 in CB11, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
344 first choices, 290 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1655.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.2%
- Pupils
- 2,157
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
70 first choices, 135 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1650.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.0%
- Pupils
- 865
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.9
The map
See them as a listEvery school in CB11, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding5
- Good14
- Not graded yet3
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every CB11 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
CB11 has 22 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in CB11
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about CB11
Nearby areas
How many schools are in CB11?
CB11 has 22 schools, including 9 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 11 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in CB11?
The highest-ranked schools in CB11 on Eduscope are R A Butler Junior School, Katherine Semar Junior School, Saffron Walden County High School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in CB11?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 22 schools in CB11 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.