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Primary schools in and near Epping

All 2 primary schools in Epping, and the nearest just outside.

2 schools in Epping

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  1. Ivy Chimneys Primary School

    Epping, CM16 4EP · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results close to the Epping average.

    59 first choices, 45 offers made

    Met the standard at 1183%

    Epping 83%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.3%Epping 5.3%
    Pupils
    338
    Pupils per teacher
    22.9
    View school Ivy Chimneys Primary School
  2. Coopersale Hall School

    Epping, CM16 7PE · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 16

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Faith school
    • Grammar
    • Has a nursery

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –Epping 5.3%
    Pupils
    302
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Coopersale Hall School

Just outside Epping

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Epping.

  1. Epping Primary School

    0.5 miles from Epping · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results well below the Epping average.

    55 first choices, 60 offers made

    Met the standard at 1166%

    Epping 83%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.9%Epping 5.3%
    Pupils
    418
    Pupils per teacher
    25.2
    View school Epping Primary School
  2. Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

    1.1 miles from Epping · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England

    Results well below the Epping average.

    27 first choices, 30 offers made

    Met the standard at 1174%

    Epping 83%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.7%Epping 5.3%
    Pupils
    208
    Pupils per teacher
    16.6
    View school Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
  3. Theydon Bois Primary School

    1.6 miles from Epping · Academy · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results well below the Epping average.

    56 first choices, 44 offers made

    Met the standard at 1163%

    Epping 83%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.2%Epping 5.3%
    Pupils
    319
    Pupils per teacher
    24.3
    View school Theydon Bois Primary School
The big picture

How Epping's primary schools spread out

Each dot is one school. Hover over a dot to see which school it is.

Ofsted grades in Epping

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 1 newer or converted school doesn't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 0 of 1
  • Good: 1 of 1
  • Requires improvement: 0 of 1
  • Inadequate: 0 of 1
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Epping

  1. Half or more are faith schools.

    1 of the 2 primary schools in Epping have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. A nursery place isn't a Reception place.

    1 schools take children from age 2 or 3. You still need to apply for Reception, even if your child is already in the school's nursery.

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  3. Apply by 15 January.

    Apply to your council for a Reception place starting in September. Offers come out on 16 April.

  4. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Primary schools in Epping, explained

There are 2 primary schools in Epping, teaching 640 children. 0 are run by the council and 1 are academies or free schools. Among them is 1 independent school.

100% of the mainstream state schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 0 of them are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

83.0% of pupils in Epping met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11, against 62% across England.

18.0% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £6,239 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 16.1% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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Questions

Questions parents ask

How many primary schools are in Epping?
There are 2 primary schools in Epping, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best primary schools in Epping?
The highest-ranked primary schools in Epping on Eduscope are Ivy Chimneys Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are primary schools in Epping ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do primary schools in Epping perform at Key Stage 2?
Across primary schools in Epping, 83% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average class size in Epping primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Epping is 23:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a primary school in Epping?
When choosing a primary school in Epping, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 2 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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