Great Totham Primary School
Maldon, CM9 8PN · Essex · primary school
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40th 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 3,204 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.3/10 among them, against 8.8/10 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 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Great Totham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 16.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.3 out of 10 among them, against 8.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 431 pupils against a stated capacity of 436. 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 curriculum support pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Great Totham Primary School
Overview
Great Totham Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a welcoming community where pupils are happy and safe. Leaders have established a clear curriculum with high expectations, resulting in pupils who work hard, behave exceptionally well, and achieve well across most subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "exceptional" behaviour, are "kind and courteous," and understand the school values of ‘enjoy, respect, achieve’.
- Staff "carefully check pupils’ understanding" to identify and address misconceptions, ensuring pupils secure their learning effectively.
- Reading is the "cornerstone of the curriculum," with a new phonics approach helping children blend sounds accurately and older pupils enjoying stories.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, with "careful adaptations" such as focused fluency sessions in mathematics.
- Governors "carefully monitor the impact of new initiatives," and staff feel well supported by leaders who help manage workload.
Areas to improve
- In a few curriculum areas, plans do not precisely identify the detail or order of key knowledge and skills, meaning pupils do not always build on secure foundations. Leaders must complete work to define this content quickly so pupils achieve consistently well.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and raising concerns quickly using agreed procedures, while pupils learn how to keep safe through the ‘life-skills’ curriculum.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 95% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| 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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