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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
South Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3DW, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.0 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
208
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in key stage 2 assessments, this primary school boasts an impressive 94% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 1% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 84 indicates it outperforms 84% of other schools, reflecting its strong reputation in the community. However, data on higher standards is limited, with only 16% achieving at this level.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 94% | Top 1% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 16% | Top 15% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.6%
White Other8.7%
Mixed Other3.4%
Asian Chinese3.4%
Asian Indian2.9%
White Irish1.9%
Black African1.9%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Location
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52.01820, 0.24630 · CB11 3DW
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN137081
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stmsw.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden rated by Ofsted?
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2013.
Is St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden a good school?
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden scores 84.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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