Best Schools in Saffron Walden
41 schools in Saffron Walden
Key Facts
- There are 41 schools in Saffron Walden, with 100.0% of primary schools and 100.0% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Saffron Walden outperform the national average, with 74.0% of pupils meeting the expected standard in KS2 compared to 61.0% nationally.
- Secondary schools in Saffron Walden demonstrate strong KS4 performance, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 54.32 compared to 46.10 nationally, and 58.3% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
- In Saffron Walden, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 22.46, with 9.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, and secondary schools have a ratio of 17.56 with 12.1% eligible for free school meals.
Top Nurseries in Saffron Walden
25 nurseries in Saffron Walden
Top Primary Schools in Saffron Walden
14 primary schools in Saffron Walden
Katherine Semar Junior School
Saffron Walden, CB11 4DU
Academy · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected79%
Absence3.6%
Pupils249
P/T Ratio18.9
R A Butler Junior School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Saffron Walden, CB11 3DG
Academy · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected80%
Absence4.5%
Pupils384
P/T Ratio24.5
DC
Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Saffron Walden, CB11 3LE
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected71%
Absence4.3%
Pupils145
P/T Ratio20.1
CP
Clavering Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Saffron Walden, CB11 4PE
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence4.5%
Pupils182
P/T Ratio20.9
Frequently Asked Questions
Saffron Walden has 41 schools, including 14 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 25 nurseries. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Saffron Walden | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 100% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 74% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.12 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 54.3 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 14% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,403 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.