Cressing Primary School
URN: 114832 • Braintree CM77 8JE
Overview
- Name
- Cressing Primary School
- URN
- 114832
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stewart Caplen (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Braintree Road, Braintree CM77 8JE
Summary
Cressing Primary School is a community school located in Braintree, Essex, catering to mixed-gender pupils from Reception through Year 6. With a current enrollment of 188 students and a capacity of 210, the school operates as a one-form entry institution, allowing staff to develop strong relationships with each child and tailor support to meet individual needs. The school emphasizes a calm and stimulating environment where good behaviour and mutual respect are integral to the learning experience.
The curriculum at Cressing Primary is designed to encourage exploration and inquiry, providing a variety of learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. The school is committed to fostering a partnership with parents and the wider community, believing that collaboration enhances student success. In addition to academic learning, Cressing Primary offers extracurricular activities, including sports and clubs, to promote holistic development.
Cressing Primary School prioritizes wellbeing and safeguarding, ensuring a supportive environment for all students. The school is currently planning an expansion, with further details to be announced, and actively encourages parental involvement through various initiatives and communication channels.
The curriculum at Cressing Primary is designed to encourage exploration and inquiry, providing a variety of learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. The school is committed to fostering a partnership with parents and the wider community, believing that collaboration enhances student success. In addition to academic learning, Cressing Primary offers extracurricular activities, including sports and clubs, to promote holistic development.
Cressing Primary School prioritizes wellbeing and safeguarding, ensuring a supportive environment for all students. The school is currently planning an expansion, with further details to be announced, and actively encourages parental involvement through various initiatives and communication channels.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 188 | 92 | 96 | 210 | 18.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 188 | 92 | 96 | 210 | 18.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 188 | 92 | 96 | 210 | 18.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 188 | 92 | 96 | 210 | 18.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 188 | 92 | 96 | 210 | 18.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 188 | 92 | 96 | 210 | 18.60 |
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