Great Sampford Community Primary School
URN: 114970 • Saffron Walden CB10 2RL
Overview
- Name
- Great Sampford Community Primary School
- URN
- 114970
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Amy Reis (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01799586280
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Finchingfield Road, Saffron Walden CB10 2RL
Summary
Great Sampford Community Primary School is a mixed community school located in Saffron Walden, Essex, with a current enrolment of 87 pupils across four classes. The school prides itself on providing a nurturing and focused learning environment, where class sizes are small, allowing for personalized attention to meet the individual needs of each child. Established in 1876, it serves not only the village of Great Sampford but also welcomes children from surrounding areas.
The school emphasizes a creative curriculum designed to inspire a lifelong love of learning while equipping students with essential skills for independence and confidence. Great Sampford Community Primary School places a strong emphasis on wellbeing, fostering an inclusive atmosphere where every child feels valued and heard. The school also boasts a range of facilities, including outdoor spaces and modern technology resources, to enhance the educational experience.
Community engagement is a core value of the school, with strong partnerships between staff, parents, and local residents. The Head Teacher, Miss Reis, actively participates in classroom activities, ensuring a close connection with the students and their learning journeys. The school aims to prepare children for future educational transitions, with a structured programme for Year 6 students moving to secondary schools.
The school emphasizes a creative curriculum designed to inspire a lifelong love of learning while equipping students with essential skills for independence and confidence. Great Sampford Community Primary School places a strong emphasis on wellbeing, fostering an inclusive atmosphere where every child feels valued and heard. The school also boasts a range of facilities, including outdoor spaces and modern technology resources, to enhance the educational experience.
Community engagement is a core value of the school, with strong partnerships between staff, parents, and local residents. The Head Teacher, Miss Reis, actively participates in classroom activities, ensuring a close connection with the students and their learning journeys. The school aims to prepare children for future educational transitions, with a structured programme for Year 6 students moving to secondary schools.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Community Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies & Useful Documents (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 87 | 43 | 44 | 105 | 5.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 82 | 40 | 42 | 105 | 6.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 90 | 44 | 46 | 105 | 1.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 90 | 44 | 46 | 105 | 1.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 104 | 52 | 52 | 105 | 2.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 105 | 49 | 56 | 105 | 1.00 |
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