The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
45%
-17.0pp 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)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 124
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 18.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Liz Crow (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Braintree Road, Great Bardfield, Braintree, Essex, CM7 4RN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Great Bardfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Great Bardfield Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Great Bardfield Primary School?
Great Bardfield Primary School currently has 124 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Bardfield Primary School take?
Great Bardfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Great Bardfield Primary School?
Great Bardfield Primary School is in Braintree, CM7 4RN, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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