The short version
Below-average SATs results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 31% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
31%
-31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
11% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 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
- 157
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 16.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Miss Janet Hoy (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Trinity Square, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5JX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers a selective school?
No. Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers's Ofsted rating?
Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers?
Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers currently has 157 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers take?
Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers?
Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers is in Chelmsford, CM3 5JX, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers have a sixth form?
No, Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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