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Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy
Goodgraded 12/07/2022Ages 4–11186 pupilsChurch of England
Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Saffron Walden, within the Essex local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 186 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 12/07/2022, Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Saffron Walden can view Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 12/07/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.8%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence10.5%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher21.3England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals3.4%England avg 24.0%
English not first language3.4%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-50%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Saffron Walden
All schools in Saffron Walden →Duxford Church of England Community Primary SchoolGood · 2.7 miSt Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolGood · 3.2 miSaffron Walden County High SchoolOutstanding · 3.6 miWilliam Westley Church of England VC Primary School3.9 miR A Butler Junior SchoolOutstanding · 3.7 miR A Butler Infant SchoolGood · 3.7 mi
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