The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
22%
+14.0pp 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)
108
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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 249
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 12.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Julie Puxley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ross Close, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4DU
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Katherine Semar Junior School?
Katherine Semar Junior School currently has 249 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Katherine Semar Junior School take?
Katherine Semar Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Katherine Semar Junior School?
Katherine Semar Junior School is in Saffron Walden, CB11 4DU, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Katherine Semar Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Katherine Semar Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.