St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald

URN: 115164 • Brentwood CM14 5QN

Overview

Name
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald
URN
115164
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
76.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Iain Gunn (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01277215577
Website
Visit
Address
Wigley Bush Lane, Brentwood CM14 5QN

Summary

St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in South Weald, Brentwood, serves a mixed student population of 455, exceeding its capacity of 352. The school emphasizes a strong community ethos, fostering a family-like environment where relationships with parents, the local church, and the wider community are paramount. The vision of the school is to help children realize their God-given gifts and talents, guided by Christian values.

The curriculum at St Peter's focuses on academic excellence while promoting well-rounded development through a variety of experiences. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and arts, to enhance learning beyond the classroom. Dedicated teachers tailor their approach to meet individual student needs, ensuring that all children are supported in reaching their full potential.

St Peter's is committed to maintaining a safe and inclusive environment, where mutual respect and tolerance are integral to the school culture. Daily collective worship and strong links with St Peter’s Church contribute to the spiritual and moral development of students, preparing them to be thoughtful and engaged citizens.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
352
Pupils
455
Boys
225
Girls
230
FSM %
2.20
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-30
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 455 225 230 352 2.20
2024-09-11 411 193 218 352 1.00
2023-09-11 400 187 213 352 2.00
2022-09-11 400 187 213 352 2.00
2021-09-11 386 182 204 352 1.30
2020-09-11 364 180 184 352 1.90

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