The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 88% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
88%
+26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 186
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 3.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- GREAT OAK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Amy Sargeant (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
School Street, Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1NN
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy?
Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy currently has 186 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy take?
Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy?
Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy is in Saffron Walden, CB10 1NN, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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