The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 145
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 9.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- GREAT OAK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Bailey
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
High Street, Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3LE
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy?
Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy currently has 145 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy take?
Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy?
Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy is in Saffron Walden, CB11 3LE, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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