How many pupils does Great Sampford Community Primary School have?

Great Sampford Community Primary School has 87 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Great Sampford Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Great Sampford Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 April 2023).

How does Great Sampford Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

75% of pupils at Great Sampford Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Great Sampford Community Primary School?

Great Sampford Community Primary School is located at Finchingfield Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2RL.

Great Sampford Community Primary School

Finchingfield Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2RL

Good

Inspected 25 April 2023

Good

Ofsted

75%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Great Sampford Community Primary School

Great Sampford Community Primary School is a community school in Saffron Walden, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 87 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 April 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 7.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Essex →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 87 / 105 (83%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 25 April 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

7.6%

Free school meals

2.5%

EAL

3.5%

SEN support

14.9%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

75%

Expected standard (RWM)

17%

Higher standard (RWM)

108

Avg reading score

103

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.1%

Overall absence

8.2%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

4.64

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.0 vs 2023/24

18.8

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24

3.95

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

£47,498

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 33% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,673 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.85

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£7,745

Spend per pupil

£7,630

Income per pupil

43%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Finchingfield Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2RL
Phone: 01799586280
Head Teacher: Amy Reis
Website: http://www.greatsampford.essex.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Great Sampford Community Primary School?: Great Sampford Community Primary School is a community school in Saffron Walden, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Great Sampford Community Primary School have?: Great Sampford Community Primary School has 87 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Great Sampford Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Great Sampford Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 April 2023).
How does Great Sampford Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 75% of pupils at Great Sampford Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Great Sampford Community Primary School?: Great Sampford Community Primary School is located at Finchingfield Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2RL.

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