Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School
100%
Capacity
420
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School
Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Brentwood community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 420 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 420 places).
the school is led by headteacher Elizabeth Bundy, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 92% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 210th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 18 in Brentwood.
Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 184 applications for 60 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 73 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Forest School, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Rounders, Netball, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Film Club, Chess, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 1.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Brentwood, Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Hall Lane, Brentwood, Brentwood, CM15 9AL |
| Headteacher | Elizabeth Bundy |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 420 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 1.7% |
| School Capacity | 420 / 420 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Apr 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (92%)
210th of 13,686
Nationally
20th of 1,612
In East of England
2nd of 18
In Brentwood
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
92%
Expected Standard
33%
Higher Standard
'22/23
88%
'23/24
92%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
184
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
73 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Hall Lane, Brentwood
Brentwood, CM15 9AL
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