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Theydon Bois Primary School

Epping Forest, CM16 7DHPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2022
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
57 1st-choice / 45 places
Ranking
#7,141
of 13,686 nationally

About Theydon Bois Primary School

Theydon Bois Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 130 applications for just 45 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.89. Of those, 57 families put it as their first preference, and 44 first-preference offers were made. That level of demand suggests parents who know the school well are keen to secure a spot. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 5 to 11, located in the Epping Forest borough of Essex. It has a relatively low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 4.7%, which is below the national average. The headteacher is Andre Rall, and the school has a capacity of 320, currently housing 318 pupils, so it is running very close to full.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOrchard Drive, Epping, Epping Forest, CM16 7DH
HeadteacherAndre Rall
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils318
Free School Meals (FSM)4.7%
School Capacity318 / 320 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (5 Oct 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Feb 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsForest SchoolSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

FootballCross CountryDanceCricketRoundersSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessEco ClubArt ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Source: theydon.efspt.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Theydon Bois 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.