Bradfield Primary School
Manningtree, CO11 2UZ · Essex · primary school
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226th of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,248 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6/10 among them, against 4.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bradfield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6 out of 10 among them, against 4.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 111 pupils against a stated capacity of 120. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to reach the higher standard in core subjects? What does the daily timetable look like for a Year 6 pupil? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Bradfield Primary School
Overview
Pupils are enthusiastic about their school, describing lessons as ‘great fun’ and teachers as ‘kind’. The report highlights a positive culture where children feel safe, respectful, and well-supported, with strong emphasis on inclusivity and personal development. Leaders have successfully refreshed approaches to early reading and curriculum organisation, ensuring pupils gain confidence and access high-quality learning opportunities.
Strengths
- Pupils settle well in the early years, quickly learning expected behaviours and demonstrating respect for one another.
- Leaders provide clear, progressive curriculum planning for mixed-age classes, helping pupils make connections in their learning.
- Teachers adapt lessons effectively so that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Governors actively support and challenge leaders, regularly visiting the school to monitor provision and staff well-being.
- Older pupils serve as good role models, and there is little bullying, with pupils trusting adults to resolve friendship issues.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should review the organisation of phonics sessions to ensure adults spot and correct mistakes in breakout groups promptly.
- Processes for supporting pupils with SEND need streamlining to ensure support is precise and staff training is up to date.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to identify local risks and report concerns, ensuring pupils are well looked after.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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