Hatfield Peverel St Andrew's Junior School
Chelmsford, CM3 2JX · Essex · primary school
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11th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.7/10 against 3,673 of them, against 9.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 84.0 · 93 | 62% | 5.73 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 25.0 · 96 | 38% | 3.69 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hatfield Peverel St Andrew's Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 84.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 25.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a School Council, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 236 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 expected standard in their final year? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the School Council involve pupils in decision-making processes?
What Ofsted said about Hatfield Peverel St Andrew's Junior School
Overview
Hatfield Peverel St Andrew’s Junior School is described as a place where pupils work hard and feel safe, supported by staff who develop "positive, caring relationships." Despite operating from temporary buildings due to building safety issues, the school maintains high expectations, with pupils showing resilience and a "focused attitude to their learning." The report highlights that pupils are well-prepared for the next stage of education, benefiting from a curriculum that encourages them to "think for themselves" and solve problems.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well designed and implemented," with staff revisiting previous knowledge to help pupils remember more and challenge them to "reflect more deeply."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified swiftly and "achieve well," successfully learning the same curriculum alongside peers.
- Reading provision is strong, with "high-quality phonics" and books closely matched to pupils’ known sounds, fostering a "genuine love of reading."
- Personal development is praised, with pupils taking on responsibilities and participating in a wide range of clubs and competitions to "let their light shine."
- Attendance is improving due to "robust systems" that ensure quick responses to absences.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, particularly newly developed ones, the curriculum is not implemented as effectively as in others, meaning "pupils’ misconceptions and errors in their work are not picked up quickly."
- The school needs to ensure staff develop the necessary subject knowledge expertise to teach all curriculum areas "consistently well."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 84% |
| 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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