- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
79 first choices, 81 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 598
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.8
Schools in EN9
A postcode district in Essex
- Postcode district
- 17 schools and nurseries
In short: EN9 is a postcode district in Essex with 5 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 11 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries175 primary · 1 secondary · 11 nurseries
Top-rated
All EN9 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in EN9
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 EN9
5 in EN9, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
41 first choices, 45 offers made
Met the standard at 1165%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.7%
- Pupils
- 250
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
42 first choices, 43 offers made
Met the standard at 1142%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 436
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.9
Top Secondary Schools in EN9
1 in EN9, best first
King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy
Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 4 areas
Results below the England average.
118 first choices, 178 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1639.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.6%
- Pupils
- 812
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
Nurseries in EN9
11 in EN9, highest Ofsted grade first
The Treehouse Nursery
Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Fledglings Pre-School
Waltham Abbey, EN9 3PX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kindred Waltham Abbey
Waltham Abbey, EN9 3FA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in EN9, 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.
- Outstanding1
- Good12
- Not graded yet4
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 EN9 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
EN9 has 17 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 EN9
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 EN9
Nearby areas
How many schools are in EN9?
EN9 has 17 schools, including 5 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 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 EN9?
The highest-ranked schools in EN9 on Eduscope are Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy, Nazeing Primary School, Leverton Primary 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 EN9?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 17 schools in EN9 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.