Best Primary Schools in Saffron Walden
14 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Saffron Walden, 14 primary schools, accounting for 34.1% of the total, provide education to 2,427 pupils with a pupil-teacher ratio of 22.46.
- Primary schools in Saffron Walden demonstrate high Ofsted ratings, with 100% achieving Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 1 Outstanding and 10 Good out of 11 inspected.
- The primary schools in Saffron Walden have 74.0% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, surpassing the national average of 61.0%, with a persistent absence rate of 7.7%.
- Compared to national averages, primary schools in Saffron Walden have 9.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, 10.5% with English as an additional language, and £6,881 spending per pupil.
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
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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
Great Sampford Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Saffron Walden, CB10 2RL
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence4.9%
Pupils87
P/T Ratio18.8
Ashdon Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Saffron Walden, CB10 2HB
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected77%
Absence4.8%
Pupils54
P/T Ratio11.3
Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Saffron Walden, CB11 3YG
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence3.7%
Pupils91
P/T Ratio19.8
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
Ofsted
Good
Saffron Walden, CB11 3DW
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected88%
Absence3.8%
Pupils208
P/T Ratio20.0
Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Saffron Walden, CB10 1NN
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected69%
Absence5.2%
Pupils186
P/T Ratio20.1
Radwinter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Saffron Walden, CB10 2TX
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence4.4%
Pupils138
P/T Ratio23.4
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Saffron Walden, CB10 1BQ
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence5.2%
Pupils222
P/T Ratio29.2
Katherine Semar Infant School
Saffron Walden, CB11 4DU
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence3.8%
Pupils180
P/T Ratio25.7
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 14 primary schools in Saffron Walden, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Saffron Walden | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 100% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 74% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 8% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 22.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,881 | £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.