The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 29% 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
29%
-33.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 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
- 92
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 16.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- EPPING FOREST SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kate Mortimer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Mott Street, High Beech, Loughton, Essex, IG10 4AP
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is High Beech CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
High Beech CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend High Beech CofE Primary School?
High Beech CofE Primary School currently has 92 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does High Beech CofE Primary School take?
High Beech CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is High Beech CofE Primary School?
High Beech CofE Primary School is in Loughton, IG10 4AP, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does High Beech CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, High Beech CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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