St Andrew's CofE Primary School

About St Andrew's CofE Primary School

St Andrew's CofE Primary School in Epping Forest posts a Key Stage 2 combined reading, writing and maths expected standard score of 64 per cent, which sits just above the Essex local authority average of 62 per cent for primary schools. That two-point gap is modest but meaningful, placing the school 191st out of 444 primary schools in the county. In the Epping Forest district specifically, the school ranks 7th out of 30 primaries on this metric, putting it in the top quarter of local schools. The school's reading average scaled score of 106 and maths average of 103 both suggest solid foundations, though the proportion of pupils reaching the higher standard in all three subjects is just 2 per cent, which is notably low. This is a school that reliably gets most children to the expected level but doesn't push many beyond it, making it a steady rather than exceptional performer compared with its neighbours.

The school's most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2013 rated it Good overall, with Good for leadership and management. An ungraded inspection in July 2023 confirmed the school remains Good, meaning it has held that rating for over a decade. The previous inspection in 2009 also rated it Good, so there is a consistent track record. At Key Stage 2, 78 per cent of pupils met the expected standard in reading, 70 per cent in writing and 69 per cent in maths. The reading higher standard of 33 per cent is a relative strength, while maths higher standard sits at 11 per cent and writing higher at 9 per cent. Progress scores are not available in the data, so it is not possible to say whether pupils are making above-average gains. The school has no sixth form and no boarding provision, but does offer nursery places for children from age three.

The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 49 applications for 36 places and 33 first-preference offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.36. Facilities include art studios, a gymnasium, a dining hall, an outdoor playground, a sensory room and a chapel. Sports on offer are football, athletics, tennis and cross country, while clubs range from chess and gardening to choir, drama, coding and art club. The school's SEND provisions cover moderate learning difficulty, social emotional and mental health needs, speech language and communication needs, hearing impairment, physical disability and autistic spectrum disorder. With 26 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a relatively diverse intake. This is a Church of England primary that suits families looking for a stable, Good-rated school with a broad club offer and strong SEND support, set within a competitive local admissions market.

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