Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | High Street Debden Saffron Walden Essex CB11 3LE |
| Phone | 01799540302 |
| Reference Number | 143855 |
Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy has shown notable improvement since its previous inspection, now rated as Good overall. The school provides a safe and inclusive environment where pupils demonstrate kindness, bravery, and respect, embodied in their school motto. With a focus on a broad and ambitious curriculum that encourages both academic and personal development, the school excels particularly in personal development, gaining an Outstanding rating in this area. While most aspects of the school’s performance are strong, there are areas where consistency in the quality of written work across foundations subjects needs attention to ensure that all pupils fully embed their learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 145 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.34%
Girls: 49.66% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 15 | 25 |
| 2 | 15 | 6 | 21 |
| 3 | 9 | 11 | 20 |
| 4 | 16 | 8 | 24 |
| 5 | 6 | 13 | 19 |
| 6 | 7 | 10 | 17 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89% |
| African | 3.4% |
| White, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 09 Oct 2019 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and feel safe at school.
- Curriculum is broad and ambitious with strong subject links.
- Pupils of all ages participate in a wide range of sporting activities.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- High-quality phonics teaching results in early reading success.
- Exceptional personal development program fostering important values.
- Strong leadership with a shared vision among staff and governors.
Areas for Improvement
- Variation in the quality of written work in foundation subjects.
- Limited opportunities for pupils to apply and revisit learning in some subjects.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 11% |
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 | 107 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
Progress Scores
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| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.3 | ||
| Writing | 1.9 | ||
| Maths | -0.5 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 20 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Katherine Semar Junior School
Ross Close, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4DU |
2.32 miles |
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Katherine Semar Infant School
Ross Close, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4DU |
2.33 miles |
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Newport Primary School
Frambury Lane, Newport, Essex, CB11 3PU |
2.33 miles |
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Wimbish Primary Academy
Tye Green, Wimbish, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2XE |
2.67 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
South Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3DW |
2.92 miles |
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R A Butler Infant School
South Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3DG |
3.04 miles |
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R A Butler Junior School
South Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3DG |
3.04 miles |
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Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School
School Lane, Henham, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM22 6BP |
3.36 miles |
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Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Rickling Green, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3YG |
3.5 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Castle Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1BQ |
3.52 miles |
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Thaxted Primary School
Bardfield Road, Thaxted, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 2LW |
3.97 miles |
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Radwinter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Water Lane, Radwinter, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2TX |
4.03 miles |
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Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
High Street, Elsenham, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM22 6DD |
4.54 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport
Bury Water Lane, Newport, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3TR |
2.28 miles |
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Saffron Walden County High School
Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4UH |
3.07 miles |