The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (100% 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
33%
+25.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 384
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Emma Vincent (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
South Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3DG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is R A Butler Junior School's Ofsted rating?
R A Butler Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend R A Butler Junior School?
R A Butler Junior School currently has 384 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does R A Butler Junior School take?
R A Butler Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is R A Butler Junior School?
R A Butler Junior School is in Saffron Walden, CB11 3DG, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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