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Schools in Stansted Mountfitchet

A town in Essex

  • Town
  • 9 schools and nurseries
  • 1,163 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.

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A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Stansted Mountfitchet at a glance

Strong results at 11, weaker results at 16

How Stansted Mountfitchet's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries93 primary · 1 secondary · 5 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1172%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths42%Attainment 8 42.8, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary11%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school24%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Stansted Mountfitchet

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.

All Stansted Mountfitchet primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Stansted Mountfitchet

3 mainstream schools in Stansted Mountfitchet, best first

Magna Carta Primary Academy

Stansted Mountfitchet, CM24 8JP · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

20 first choices, 21 offers made

Met the standard at 1169%

England 62%

Days missed
2.6%
Pupils
194
Pupils per teacher
16.7
View school Magna Carta Primary Academy

Top Secondary Schools in Stansted Mountfitchet

1 mainstream schools in Stansted Mountfitchet, best first

Forest Hall School

Stansted Mountfitchet, CM24 8TZ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 2 areas

Results below the England average.

99 first choices, 116 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1642.8

England 46.2

Days missed
12.2%
Pupils
506
Pupils per teacher
15.3
View school Forest Hall School

Nurseries in Stansted Mountfitchet

5 in Stansted Mountfitchet, highest Ofsted grade first

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Every school in Stansted Mountfitchet, 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.

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Bentfield Primary School and Nursery, GoodSt Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School, GoodForest Hall School, Needs attention in 2 areasMagna Carta Primary Academy, GoodRainbow Pre-school (Stansted), GoodBlossom Barn Pre-School, OutstandingApple Barn Pre School, GoodUgley Duckling PreschoolBusy Bees at Stansted Mountfitchet
  • Outstanding1
  • Good5
  • 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 Stansted Mountfitchet school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

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Here's how Stansted Mountfitchet's schools break down by type, faith and more.

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Stansted Mountfitchet vs England

How good are Stansted Mountfitchet's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Stansted Mountfitchet

Stansted MountfitchetEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 3 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    72%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    42%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    24%

    England 18%

    Worse than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    11%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 3 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Stansted Mountfitchet in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%60%80%20182019202320242025
72% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap20%35%50%2018201920222023202420252026
42% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
24% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Stansted Mountfitchet has 9 schools and nurseries.

There are 10% more pupils than in 2018.

11% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Stansted Mountfitchet's state schools each January.

Up 10% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Stansted Mountfitchet11%

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.

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Questions

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How many schools are in Stansted Mountfitchet?

Stansted Mountfitchet has 9 schools, including 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 5 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Stansted Mountfitchet?

The highest-ranked schools in Stansted Mountfitchet on Eduscope are Magna Carta Primary Academy, St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School, Bentfield Primary School and Nursery. 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.

What percentage of schools in Stansted Mountfitchet are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Stansted Mountfitchet hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Stansted Mountfitchet perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Stansted Mountfitchet, 72% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Stansted Mountfitchet?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Stansted Mountfitchet is 16.4:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Stansted Mountfitchet schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Stansted Mountfitchet is 23.8%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Stansted Mountfitchet?

There are 1,163 pupils enrolled across schools in Stansted Mountfitchet, with 657 in primary and 506 in secondary. 19.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Stansted Mountfitchet?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 9 schools in Stansted Mountfitchet 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.

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