Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy

About Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy

Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy is an academy converter in Saffron Walden, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 186 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of GREAT OAK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 July 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 88% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 3.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

186 / 210 (89%)

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

12 July 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

School Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1NN

Phone

01799530292

Headteacher

Amy Sargeant

Website

http://www.greatchesterfordprimary.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy?

Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy is an academy converter in Saffron Walden, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy have?

Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy has 186 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 July 2022).

How does Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

88% of pupils at Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy is part of GREAT OAK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy?

Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy is located at School Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1NN.