Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy
URN: 137516 • Saffron Walden CB10 1NN
Overview
- Name
- Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy
- URN
- 137516
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- GREAT OAK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Amy Sargeant (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01799530292
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- School Street, Saffron Walden CB10 1NN
Summary
Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy is a mixed academy located in Saffron Walden, Essex, with a current enrolment of 186 pupils and a capacity of 210. The school prides itself on fostering a caring Christian environment that promotes positive relationships among students, parents, and staff. The motto "Together We are Great" reflects the school's commitment to inclusivity, respect, and high standards of behaviour.
The curriculum at Great Chesterford is designed to support the holistic development of pupils, encouraging them to become well-rounded, lifelong learners. The school emphasizes teamwork and aims to provide a breadth of opportunities that help students develop a strong sense of responsibility towards themselves and their community. The recent Key Stage 2 results place the school in the top 2% of all schools nationally, highlighting its academic excellence.
In addition to a robust academic framework, Great Chesterford offers various support services, including SEND advice, e-safety resources, and pastoral care. The school actively engages with the local community and encourages parental involvement through initiatives like the Parent WhatsApp Groups and the PTA. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at Great Chesterford is designed to support the holistic development of pupils, encouraging them to become well-rounded, lifelong learners. The school emphasizes teamwork and aims to provide a breadth of opportunities that help students develop a strong sense of responsibility towards themselves and their community. The recent Key Stage 2 results place the school in the top 2% of all schools nationally, highlighting its academic excellence.
In addition to a robust academic framework, Great Chesterford offers various support services, including SEND advice, e-safety resources, and pastoral care. The school actively engages with the local community and encourages parental involvement through initiatives like the Parent WhatsApp Groups and the PTA. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
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- SEND advice for parents (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Trade Union Representatives (sen)
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Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- GREAT OAK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 186
- Boys
- 94
- Girls
- 92
- FSM %
- 3.80
- Open date
- 2011-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 186 | 94 | 92 | 210 | 3.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 197 | 102 | 95 | 210 | 8.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 197 | 97 | 100 | 210 | 6.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 197 | 97 | 100 | 210 | 6.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 203 | 98 | 105 | 210 | 3.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 210 | 104 | 106 | 210 | 1.90 |
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