Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Epping, CM16 7QX · Essex · primary school
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51st 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.9/10 against 3,846 of them, against 8.4/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 26.0 · 96 | 25% | 2.41 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 26.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club, an after-school club, and a Year 6 residential trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 208 pupils against a stated capacity of 235. 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 who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Year 6 residential? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School continues to be a good school. Pupils are happy, enjoy their learning, and develop mature, positive attitudes supported by high teacher expectations. The school fosters a strong sense of community, with pupils feeling safe and valued.
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and enjoy learning, settling quickly in early years and growing in confidence to ‘have a go’.
- In most subjects, leaders have put in place a ‘well-thought-out curriculum’ that enables pupils to develop learning in small steps.
- Teachers introduce new ideas clearly, check understanding, and provide extra help for those who need it.
- The reading curriculum is well-structured, with books closely matched to phonics skills and older pupils introduced to ‘ambitious authors’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities engage fully, receiving timely and effective support to access the same curriculum.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not identified precisely enough the most important learning, meaning pupils are not consistently able to make links within and across their learning.
- Systems to monitor the quality of additional support and intervention are developing; leaders are not always aware promptly enough how well provision is meeting pupils’ needs.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to identify risks and systems in place for pupils to share concerns confidently.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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