The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 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 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 429
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 7.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Miss Sarah Vass (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Walden House Road, Great Totham, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8PN
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Great Totham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Great Totham Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Great Totham Primary School?
Great Totham Primary School currently has 429 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Totham Primary School take?
Great Totham Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Great Totham Primary School?
Great Totham Primary School is in Maldon, CM9 8PN, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Totham Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Great Totham Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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