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Shalford Primary School

Braintree, CM7 5EZPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2024
KS2 Results
87%
meeting expected standard in RWM
First choices / offers
0.9×
First choices did not exceed offers made
11 1st-choice / 12 offers made
Ranking
#3,954
of 13,686 nationally

About Shalford Primary School

Shalford Primary School is a state-funded primary school in Braintree, East of England, for pupils aged 5 to 11 for boys and girls. DfE data records 73 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 105.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (10 Dec 2024). 87% met the expected KS2 standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25. admissions data records 11 first-preference applications and 12 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

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Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
AddressChurch End, Shalford, Braintree, Braintree, CM7 5EZ
HeadteacherMr Timothy Arding
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils73
Free School Meals (FSM)23.3%
School Capacity73 / 105 (70% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Dec 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (10 Dec 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 16 Oct 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Shalford Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.