The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% 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 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 182
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Ms Rosalind Allsop (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Stortford Road, Clavering, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4PE
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Clavering Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Clavering Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Clavering Primary School?
Clavering Primary School currently has 182 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Clavering Primary School take?
Clavering Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Clavering Primary School?
Clavering Primary School is in Saffron Walden, CB11 4PE, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Clavering Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Clavering Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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