Ivy Chimneys Primary School
Epping, CM16 4EP · Essex · primary school
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84th 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 — 8.4/10 against 3,809 of them, against 7.8/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.69 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ivy Chimneys Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Chess Club, Computing, Gardening Club, Ivy's Got Talent, Wildlife Explorers, Wool craft, Music Makers, and Ukulele Band. Sports include Football, Fencing, Gymnastics, Karate, Multi Sports, Street Dance, Table Tennis, and Cricket. Arts and music options are Musical Theatre and Choir. Trips include Forest Learning. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 338 pupils against a stated capacity of 345. 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 need extra help to reach the higher standard? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the breakfast club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Ivy Chimneys Primary School
Overview
Ivy Chimneys Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud and benefit from a wide range of opportunities to broaden their horizons. The report highlights a culture of mutual respect, with adults maintaining high expectations that pupils consistently meet.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate strong relationships with adults and peers, with bullying being rare and mutual respect prevalent.
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge, explain concepts clearly, and provide timely extra help when pupils struggle to understand.
- Reading is effectively woven through the curriculum, with most pupils learning to read with accuracy and fluency.
- The school prioritises pupils’ wider development, including mental health, citizenship, and financial literacy, preparing them to be responsible citizens.
- Staff receive effective training and support, including for those working with pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers fully implement the phonics programme to provide precise support for a small number of weaker readers in key stage 1, as current support is not precisely matched to their needs.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with adults being well trained, highly vigilant, and operating within a positive culture where they know that ‘it could happen here’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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