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Katherine Semar Infant School
Ross Close, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4DU, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.8 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
180
Capacity
180
Ages
4–7
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a remarkable 100% parent satisfaction rate, this primary school stands out in Essex for its strong community support and high-quality education. The LocaleIQ score of 90.8 indicates it outperforms 91% of schools, reflecting its commitment to excellence. While specific academic progress data is limited, the overall positive feedback from parents suggests a nurturing environment for young learners.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
Parent View (90 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School keeps me informed
99%
Progress is communicated
98%
Behaviour is good
97%
School has high expectations
96%
School supports development
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.7%
White Other8.9%
Mixed Other3.3%
Asian Chinese2.2%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Other0.6%
Black African0.6%
Location
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52.00939, 0.24692 · CB11 4DU
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN141574
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.katherinesemar.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Katherine Semar Infant School rated by Ofsted?
Katherine Semar Infant School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is Katherine Semar Infant School a good school?
Katherine Semar Infant School scores 90.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Katherine Semar Infant School?
Based on 90 Ofsted Parent View responses, Katherine Semar Infant School receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
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