School Street, Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1NN
10 simple reasons to choose Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy
State primary school (academy converter) in Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Saffron Walden and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. In 2019 places in Reception were oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29 pupils per class and 24.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 6% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Subjects are taught separately and are organised by topics, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate.
In the top 24% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Gold accreditation.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir and two instrument ensembles. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2008.
Find another school near Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy
Independent Prep Schools
Stephen Perse Junior School Dame Bradbury's (4.5 miles); Landmark International School, Infants & Juniors (10 miles); The Perse Prep, Pre-Prep & Nursery (10 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden (4.4 miles); Great Abington Primary School (5.4 miles); Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas Church of England Primary School (6.4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Cambridge International School (4.4 miles); The Perse School, Upper School (9.7 miles); Landmark International School (10 miles).
State Senior Schools
Saffron Walden County High School (4.3 miles); Sawston Village College (5.1 miles); Linton Village College (7.3 miles).