How many pupils does R A Butler Infant School have?

R A Butler Infant School has 271 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is R A Butler Infant School part of an academy trust?

Yes — R A Butler Infant School is part of SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is R A Butler Infant School?

R A Butler Infant School is located at South Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3DG.

R A Butler Infant School

South Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3DG

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

5–7

Ages

271

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About R A Butler Infant School

R A Butler Infant School is an academy converter in Saffron Walden, Essex, England, for pupils aged 5–7. It has 271 pupils on roll. It is part of SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST. 9.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Essex →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 5–7
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 271 / 270 (100%)
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

9.2%

Free school meals

14%

EAL

3.3%

SEN support

11.1%

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.

Attendance

3.3%

Overall absence

4.8%

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.

11.4

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

26.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.1 vs 2023/24

16.32

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

£47,196

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 6% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,523 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£5,982

Spend per pupil

£6,292

Income per pupil

47%

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: South Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3DG
Phone: 01799523651
Exectuvie Headteacher: Emma Vincent
Website: www.rab.academy

Academy Trust

SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is R A Butler Infant School?: R A Butler Infant School is an academy converter in Saffron Walden, Essex, England, for pupils aged 5–7.
How many pupils does R A Butler Infant School have?: R A Butler Infant School has 271 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Is R A Butler Infant School part of an academy trust?: Yes — R A Butler Infant School is part of SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is R A Butler Infant School?: R A Butler Infant School is located at South Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3DG.

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