The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 419
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Anthony (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Canewdon Gardens, Runwell, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7BJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChildren's Support Service
Pupil referral unit · 458m away
The Wickford Church of England School
Primary · 1.0km away
Wickford Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hilltop Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Hilltop Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
North Crescent Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Beauchamps High School
Secondary · 1.6km away
St Luke's Park Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Runwell Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Runwell Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Runwell Community Primary School?
Runwell Community Primary School currently has 419 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Runwell Community Primary School take?
Runwell Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Runwell Community Primary School?
Runwell Community Primary School is in Wickford, SS11 7BJ, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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