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Saffron Walden County High School
Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4UH, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.9 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
2,119
Capacity
2,050
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school excels in academic achievement, boasting an Attainment 8 score in the top 8% nationally. A significant 85% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 66% reach grade 5 or higher, highlighting a strong foundation for further education. Additionally, 77% of graduates progress to university, with a notable 35% attending top-third institutions, making it a compelling choice for parents seeking quality education.
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Last inspected: 26 March 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 59.7 | Top 8% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 85% | Top 11% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 66% | Top 12% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 55% | Top 12% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 49% | Top 12% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 77% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 35% | Top 20% |
Based on 331 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.1%
White Other6.7%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Other1.0%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black African0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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52.01714, 0.23150 · CB11 4UH
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Saffron Walden County High School rated by Ofsted?
Saffron Walden County High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 March 2024.
Is Saffron Walden County High School a good school?
Saffron Walden County High School scores 92.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Saffron Walden County High School in GCSEs?
Saffron Walden County High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 59.7. 85% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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