The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 98% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (129% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
98%
+36.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
28%
+20.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
114
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.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 455
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 2.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mr Iain Gunn (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wigley Bush Lane, South Weald, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 5QN
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald?
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald currently has 455 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald take?
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald?
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald is in Brentwood, CM14 5QN, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald have a sixth form?
No, St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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