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Saffron Walden County High School
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- Saffron Walden CB11 4UH
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve exceptionally well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils display exceptional standards of behaviour.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have excellent subject knowledge and receive regular high-quality training.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers are skilled in using the most effective strategies to teach the curriculum.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers quickly intervene to support pupils struggling with learning.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can get involved through opportunities like school councillors or reading mentors.
Communication: School communicates effectively through Ofsted Parent View.
Parent Satisfaction: The overwhelming majority of parents would recommend the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders ensure staff are very well supported.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have established a culture of high expectations for academic achievement and behaviour.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Incidents of poor behaviour are rare; the school swiftly intervenes if they occur.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Excellent pastoral care is provided in designated areas.
Extracurricular Offerings: The wealth of clubs includes the Duke of Edinburgh Award, sports, and language clubs.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students take on responsibilities and set up their own clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: Offers diverse opportunities including netball, football, and rugby.
Career Counselling Services: The careers programme is extensive and well designed to meet pupils’ needs.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students are supported exceptionally well in the sixth form.
Managing and Supporting SEND: All staff are highly skilled in supporting pupils with SEND.
Subjects Offered: Pupils love the broad range of subjects that they study.
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Saffron Walden County High School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 2126 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 57% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.3 | - | 13.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 57% | 98% | 41% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 17.00% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.30 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 31.55% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 46.08% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 71% | 25.59% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 42% | 11.07% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 55% | 15.95% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.20 | 2.86 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 92.33% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 288 | 160 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 86.27% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 11% | 32.95% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 77% | 29.94% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 8.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 15.34% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.48% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.69% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 35.22% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 49.51% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 56% | 25.63% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 41% | 13.44% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 49% | 17.99% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.29 | 3.09 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 92.22% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 292 | 160 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 88.33% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 35.13% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 79% | 32.18% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 7.45% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.59% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.59% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.23% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.4 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 1 | 30.29% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% 1 | 46.61% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 60% | 26.61% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 40% | 11.7% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 51% 1 | 17.67% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.43 | 2.97 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 93.15% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 296 | 157 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 86.86% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 11% | 35.15% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 73% | 31.48% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 7.04% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.23% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.98% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% 8 | 31.76% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% 4 | 48.21% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 58% | 24.5% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 40% | 11.69% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 52% 5 | 16.7% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.39 | 3.07 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 86.42% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 286 | 163 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 73.12% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 12% | 32.61% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 75% | 32.39% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 6.1% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 3.32% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.51% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.99% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 34.43% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 50.91% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 59% | 27.28% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 40% | 16.8% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 47% | 18.51% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 87.47% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 293 | 177 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 72.32% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 14% | 35.92% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 72% | 34.61% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 7.29% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 3.6% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 5.54% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.96% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.41 | 30.27 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.41 | 29.45 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.00% | 10.62% | 13.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 314 | 171 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 71% | 52.72% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 8.09% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 25.34% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 10.08% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 43.64 | 32.48 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 43.77 | 30.51 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.8% | 12.97% | 17.69% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 309 | 208 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 65% | 54.93% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 6.96% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 22.96% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 11.11% | 10.7% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.19 1 | 28.53 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.96 3 | 28.97 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.2% | 10.48% | 13.04% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 298 | 210 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | 72% | 50.44% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 10.02% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 25.79% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8.33% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.38 2 | 28.93 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.05 4 | 29.63 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.5% | 10.8% | 13.34% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 39 | 39.8% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 8.42% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 23.62% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 3.76% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.02 | 25.31 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.72 | 27.52 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.6% | 9.13% | 12.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 54 | 46.42% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 8.63% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 25.26% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 4.7% | 4.23% |
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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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Saffron Walden County High School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
