State School
#16 in Best Primary Schools in Brentwood
Mountnessing Church of England Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Mountnessing Church of England Primary School
Work here? Update your school profile
Mountnessing Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Mountnessing CM15 0UH
1 schools in compare list
Ofsted report
Notify us of new Ofsted report
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
Quick insights from ofsted Powered by AI
This insight was generated by AI, based on latest Ofsted report.
Foundational Skills: Leaders prioritise reading across the school, and children begin learning to read in Reception. Extra support is given to less confident readers.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious and broad, enabling pupils to achieve well across subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Staff need further guidance to implement the new phonics programme consistently.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Inspectors carried out deep dives in reading and mathematics, confirming pupils achieve well in these subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Less confident readers are given extra support to help them catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are friendly, polite, participate well in discussion, and bullying is rare.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers adapt the curriculum appropriately so that pupils with SEND learn well alongside their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are happy and feel safe; they trust adults to sort out disagreements early, making bullying rare.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: All staff receive relevant training on safeguarding, and the procedures are rigorous and robust.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive and appreciate regular communications and the school's caring ethos.
Parental Involvement: Parents value the school's efforts to keep them up to date and engaged.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers extracurricular clubs that develop interests in different sports and creative arts.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers regularly check pupils' understanding and plan lessons accordingly.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers usually plan lessons that build on what pupils have learned before, helping to secure knowledge and deepen understanding.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, teachers deviate from the planned sequence of learning, affecting pupil outcomes.
Historical Ofsted reports
Contact
Suggest an edit
About Us
Mountnessing Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 159 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
Distance calculator
Simply click on 'Detect My Location' to find out the distance from your current location to the school.
Mountnessing Church of England Primary School
Nearby Schools in Your Area
From the Mountnessing Church of England Primary School
On behalf of the school community, I would like to warmly welcome you to Mountnessing C of E Primary School. As one of our students once stated, "We are small, but we have enormous hearts," we are a small village school and care deeply about our students. You will see smiling faces and hear lots of laughter when you visit us, along with some excellent work in every part of our school. Mountnessing C of E Primary School and the way everyone contributes to making it a joyful and caring place make us extremely proud. Because we firmly believe that every child deserves the greatest education possible, we work to create a learning atmosphere where our kids may grow into mature, considerate, and self-reliant adults. Please review the most recent open morning information provided below if you are browsing our website and thinking about enrolling your kid at our school. Due to a thrilling expansion project, we will have 30 spaces in reception starting in September 2020.
Read more
Compare with similar schools
| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C
|
C+
|
-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 5-11 | 4-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.1 | 21.2 | - |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 107 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | 57.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 8.79% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% | 61.97% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 10.71% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Best Schools 2025
Mountnessing Church of England Primary School Rankings
Snobe ranks nearly 20,000+ schools according to their exam results, teaching quality, resources & many more indicators. (How Do We Calculate Rankings?)
How Do We Calculate Rankings?
Our school rankings are meticulously determined through a rigorous process:
This meticulous process ensures our rankings provide accurate and meaningful insights for your school choices.
Admission
Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Mountnessing Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1