The short version
Average SATs results. 87% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- 33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 317
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 33.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Claire Smyth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Beckers Green Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3PR
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Beckers Green Primary School?
Beckers Green Primary School currently has 317 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beckers Green Primary School take?
Beckers Green Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Beckers Green Primary School?
Beckers Green Primary School is in Braintree, CM7 3PR, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beckers Green Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Beckers Green Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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