St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | South Road Saffron Walden Essex CB11 3DW |
| Phone | 01799523248 |
| Reference Number | 137081 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 216 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.22%
Girls: 52.78% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 2.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 22 | 30 |
| 2 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 3 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 4 | 13 | 18 | 31 |
| 5 | 14 | 17 | 31 |
| 6 | 22 | 12 | 34 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.2% |
| White, Other | 6.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.2% |
| Chinese | 2.8% |
| Irish | 2.3% |
| African | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-10-20 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-19 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-03-22 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-10-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden | ||
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2008-02-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-09-15 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2008-02-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-09-15 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 113 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 111 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 3.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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R A Butler Infant School
South Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3DG |
0.12 miles |
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R A Butler Junior School
South Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3DG |
0.12 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Castle Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1BQ |
0.6 miles |
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Katherine Semar Infant School
Ross Close, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4DU |
0.61 miles |
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Katherine Semar Junior School
Ross Close, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4DU |
0.62 miles |
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Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy
High Street, Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3LE |
2.92 miles |
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Newport Primary School
Frambury Lane, Newport, Essex, CB11 3PU |
3.12 miles |
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Wimbish Primary Academy
Tye Green, Wimbish, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2XE |
3.43 miles |
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Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy
School Street, Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1NN |
3.81 miles |
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Ashdon Primary School
Bartlow Road, Ashdon, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2HB |
3.85 miles |
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Radwinter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Water Lane, Radwinter, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2TX |
4 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Saffron Walden County High School
Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4UH |
0.63 miles |
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Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport
Bury Water Lane, Newport, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3TR |
2.57 miles |