Saffron Walden County High School
URN: 136776 • Saffron Walden CB11 4UH
Overview
- Name
- Saffron Walden County High School
- URN
- 136776
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 78.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Polly Lankester (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01799513030
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Audley End Road, Saffron Walden CB11 4UH
Summary
Saffron Walden County High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Saffron Walden, Essex, with a current enrolment of 2,119 pupils and a capacity of 2,050. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education, aiming to be a local institution of exceptional quality. It focuses on outstanding academic achievement, high behavioural expectations, and a broad curriculum designed to cater to the diverse needs of its students.
The school's ethos centres on ensuring that every student reaches their full academic potential through excellent teaching and support. Saffron Walden County High School promotes personal and cultural development by offering a variety of enrichment opportunities, including trips and extracurricular activities. The school fosters a secure and caring environment, encouraging students to develop respect and responsibility within the community.
Strong communication between home and school is emphasised as vital for student success. Parents are encouraged to engage actively in their child's education and to reach out to the school with any concerns regarding academic progress. This collaborative approach aims to support students in achieving impressive personal and academic outcomes.
The school's ethos centres on ensuring that every student reaches their full academic potential through excellent teaching and support. Saffron Walden County High School promotes personal and cultural development by offering a variety of enrichment opportunities, including trips and extracurricular activities. The school fosters a secure and caring environment, encouraging students to develop respect and responsibility within the community.
Strong communication between home and school is emphasised as vital for student success. Parents are encouraged to engage actively in their child's education and to reach out to the school with any concerns regarding academic progress. This collaborative approach aims to support students in achieving impressive personal and academic outcomes.
Useful links
- Leave of Absence request (sen)
- Meet our Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- SEND Provision (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Sixth Form Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions Policy (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport (64.0)
- Newport Free Grammar School (45.2)
- Saffron Walden County High School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 2050
- Pupils
- 2119
- Boys
- 1024
- Girls
- 1095
- FSM %
- 9.90
- Open date
- 2011-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 2119 | 1024 | 1095 | 2050 | 9.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 2126 | 1040 | 1086 | 2050 | 8.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 2148 | 1046 | 1102 | 2050 | 7.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 2148 | 1046 | 1102 | 2050 | 7.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 2144 | 1045 | 1099 | 2050 | 7.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 2104 | 1038 | 1066 | 2050 | 5.00 |
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