The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
- 6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp 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)
108
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.
14% 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 50 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 615
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 5.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- EPPING FOREST SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Head
- Mr Nicholas Mallender (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Staples Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1HR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRoding Valley High School
Secondary · 909m away
Oak View School
Special school · 941m away
Oaklands School
Independent · 1.3km away
The Alderton Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.3km away
The Alderton Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
White Bridge Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Staples Road Primary School?
Staples Road Primary School currently has 615 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Staples Road Primary School take?
Staples Road Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Staples Road Primary School?
Staples Road Primary School is in Loughton, IG10 1HR, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Staples Road Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Staples Road Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.