Saffron Walden County High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Audley End Road Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4UH |
| Phone | 01799513030 |
| Reference Number | 136776 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 2119 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.32%
Girls: 51.68% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 153 | 145 | 298 |
| 8 | 145 | 158 | 303 |
| 9 | 141 | 159 | 300 |
| 10 | 140 | 158 | 298 |
| 11 | 160 | 143 | 303 |
| 12 | 145 | 168 | 313 |
| 13 | 140 | 164 | 304 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.1% |
| White, Other | 6.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 2024-05-14 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 2024-03-26 | School inspection:OutstandingSchool inspection, PDF - 14 May 2024 |
| 2013-11-13 | Curriculum and development visitCurriculum and development visit, PDF - 14 December 2013 |
| 2012-05-16 | Full inspection:OutstandingFull inspection, PDF - 12 June 2012 |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letterAcademy conversion letter, PDF - 18 February 2012 |
| Previously as Saffron Walden County High School | |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessmentInterim assessment, PDF - 22 July 2010 |
| 2007-02-21 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 13 March 2007 |
| 2003-03-03 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 05 June 2003 |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessmentInterim assessment, PDF - 22 July 2010 |
| 2007-02-21 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 13 March 2007 |
| 2003-03-03 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 05 June 2003 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 59.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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R A Butler Infant School
South Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3DG |
0.61 miles |
|
R A Butler Junior School
South Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3DG |
0.61 miles |
|
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
South Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3DW |
0.63 miles |
|
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Castle Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1BQ |
0.75 miles |
|
Katherine Semar Junior School
Ross Close, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4DU |
0.84 miles |
|
Katherine Semar Infant School
Ross Close, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4DU |
0.85 miles |
|
Newport Primary School
Frambury Lane, Newport, Essex, CB11 3PU |
2.78 miles |
|
Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy
High Street, Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3LE |
3.07 miles |
|
Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy
School Street, Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1NN |
3.57 miles |
|
Wimbish Primary Academy
Tye Green, Wimbish, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2XE |
3.98 miles |
|
Ashdon Primary School
Bartlow Road, Ashdon, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2HB |
4.38 miles |
|
Radwinter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Water Lane, Radwinter, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2TX |
4.62 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport
Bury Water Lane, Newport, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3TR |
2.21 miles |