The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
9% 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 19 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 558
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 14.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- LEARNING PATHWAYS ACADEMY
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Pritchard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Deerleap Way, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9FH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreat Bradfords Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 915m away
Advanced Education-Pear Trees
Independent · 1.5km away
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree
Primary · 2.2km away
John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 2.4km away
Stisted Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 2.6km away
John Ray Infant School
Primary · 2.6km away
Bocking Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form
Secondary · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lyons Hall School's Ofsted rating?
Lyons Hall School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lyons Hall School?
Lyons Hall School currently has 558 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lyons Hall School take?
Lyons Hall School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lyons Hall School?
Lyons Hall School is in Braintree, CM7 9FH, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lyons Hall School have a sixth form?
No, Lyons Hall School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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