Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
95%
Capacity
106
Pupils
4.5x
Demand
About Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Braintree community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 106 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 111 places).
Ofsted has rated Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Fiona Sapiano, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3727th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 46 in Braintree.
Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 68 applications for 15 places, making it 4.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School include Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Cross Country, Rounders, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Film Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Braintree, Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 | New Road, Chelmsford, Braintree, CM3 2PN |
| Headteacher | Fiona Sapiano |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 106 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.5% |
| School Capacity | 106 / 111 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3727th of 13,686
Nationally
378th of 1,612
In East of England
16th of 46
In Braintree
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
38%
'23/24
71%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
68
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (22% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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Contact Information
New Road, Chelmsford
Braintree, CM3 2PN
Journey to School
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