The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 115
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 18.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Maria Luck-Davies (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
June 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Heath Road, Bradfield, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2UZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Bradfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bradfield Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bradfield Primary School?
Bradfield Primary School currently has 115 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bradfield Primary School take?
Bradfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bradfield Primary School?
Bradfield Primary School is in Manningtree, CO11 2UZ, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bradfield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bradfield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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