Katherine Semar Junior School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ross Close Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4DU |
| Phone | 01799521120 |
| Reference Number | 141572 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 245 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.9%
Girls: 55.1% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 32 | 29 | 61 |
| 4 | 19 | 40 | 59 |
| 5 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 6 | 30 | 35 | 65 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.3% |
| White, Other | 12.7% |
| Unclassified | 2.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2020-12-18 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-11-24 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-12-01 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Katherine Semar Junior School | ||
| 2013-09-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2009-01-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-02-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-11-06 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2013-09-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2009-01-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-02-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-11-06 | 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 | 109 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 108 | 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 | 2.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 2.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 1.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
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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Katherine Semar Infant School
Ross Close, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4DU |
0.03 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
South Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3DW |
0.62 miles |
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R A Butler Infant School
South Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3DG |
0.74 miles |
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R A Butler Junior School
South Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3DG |
0.74 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Castle Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1BQ |
1.21 miles |
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Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy
High Street, Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3LE |
2.32 miles |
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Newport Primary School
Frambury Lane, Newport, Essex, CB11 3PU |
2.61 miles |
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Wimbish Primary Academy
Tye Green, Wimbish, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2XE |
3.19 miles |
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Radwinter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Water Lane, Radwinter, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2TX |
3.98 miles |
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Ashdon Primary School
Bartlow Road, Ashdon, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2HB |
4.29 miles |
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Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy
School Street, Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1NN |
4.35 miles |
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Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Rickling Green, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3YG |
4.76 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Saffron Walden County High School
Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4UH |
0.84 miles |
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Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport
Bury Water Lane, Newport, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3TR |
2.09 miles |