The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 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.
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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 567
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 15.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Candida Burrell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ennerdale Avenue, Great Notley, Braintree, Essex, CM77 7UE
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is White Court School's Ofsted rating?
White Court School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend White Court School?
White Court School currently has 567 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does White Court School take?
White Court School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is White Court School?
White Court School is in Braintree, CM77 7UE, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does White Court School have a sixth form?
No, White Court School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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