How many pupils does R A Butler Junior School have?

R A Butler Junior School has 384 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is R A Butler Junior School's Ofsted rating?

R A Butler Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024).

How does R A Butler Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

82% of pupils at R A Butler Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

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

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

Where is R A Butler Junior School?

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

R A Butler Junior School

South Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3DG

Outstanding

Inspected 8 May 2024

Outstanding

Ofsted

82%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

384

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About R A Butler Junior School

R A Butler Junior School is an academy converter in Saffron Walden, Essex, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 384 pupils on roll. It is part of SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 11.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Essex →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 384 / 384 (100%)
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 8 May 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

11.7%

Free school meals

15.6%

EAL

3.4%

SEN support

18.8%

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)

82%

Expected standard (RWM)

33%

Higher standard (RWM)

110

Avg reading score

109

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.0%

Overall absence

2.1%

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.

15.7

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.8 vs 2023/24

24.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.2 vs 2023/24

12.91

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

£50,404

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 21% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,857 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

3.6

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.

£5,990

Spend per pupil

£6,297

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
Executive 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 Junior School?: R A Butler Junior School is an academy converter in Saffron Walden, Essex, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does R A Butler Junior School have?: R A Butler Junior School has 384 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is R A Butler Junior School's Ofsted rating?: R A Butler Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024).
How does R A Butler Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 82% of pupils at R A Butler Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is R A Butler Junior School part of an academy trust?: Yes — R A Butler Junior School is part of SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is R A Butler Junior School?: R A Butler Junior School is located at South Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3DG.

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