The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% 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
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 213
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mr Stephen Saunders (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
The Street, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3NY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 213 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Chelmsford, CM3 3NY, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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