The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
26%
+18.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 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
- 222
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mr Chris Jarmain (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Castle Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1BQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 222 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Saffron Walden, CB10 1BQ, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's 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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