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Epping Primary School

Epping Forest, CM16 5DUPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2022
KS2 Results
55%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
65 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#9,461
of 13,686 nationally

About Epping Primary School

Epping Primary School is a state-funded mixed primary for ages 4 to 11 in the Epping Forest borough of Essex, and it is running very close to full. With 411 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is effectively at 98% occupancy, leaving almost no slack. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 16.3%, which is slightly above the national average for primary schools and suggests a moderately diverse intake in terms of household income. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 118 applications for 60 places, making it officially oversubscribed. Of those, 65 families put Epping as their first preference, and 59 first-preference offers were made, meaning nearly all first-choice applicants secured a place but competition remains noticeable. The oversubscription ratio of 1.97 means almost two children applied for every spot, a clear signal that local families view the school favourably and that securing a place is not guaranteed.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCoronation Hill, Epping, Epping Forest, CM16 5DU
HeadteacherTracy O'Donnell
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils411
Free School Meals (FSM)16.3%
School Capacity411 / 420 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteMusic RoomsSensory RoomForest SchoolSports HallLibraryDining HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballCricketDanceNetballAthleticsGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubCodingArt ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalSevere Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:10

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:10-17:25

Source: eppingprimary.essex.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Epping Primary School

Epping Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.