Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Chelmsford, CM3 3NY · Essex · primary school
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95th 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 — 7.7/10 against 4,224 of them, against 7.6/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided 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%. The higher standard was reached by 20.0% of pupils, 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 (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Forest Schools, Ukulele and Playleaders clubs. Sporting activities include Teddylympics, Mini Games, Superstars, House events and the Little Waltham Dance Festival. Arts provision covers the school choir, Junior Music Festival, instrument tuition, Christmas Nativity, end-of-year production and Performing Arts Week. Trips visit Mountfitchet Castle, Duxford, London’s West End and Danbury Outdoors. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 206 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the Forest Schools club? How are places allocated when demand
What Ofsted said about Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is rated ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. Leaders have established a clear vision where pupils build positive relationships, enjoy learning, and develop a wide vocabulary. The school is described as ‘a safe and happy place’ where talents are nurtured through diverse opportunities.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘enjoy their learning’ and ‘learn to read well’, supported by a curriculum that builds knowledge over time and matches books to school values.
- Staff provide swift, well-planned support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they ‘access the same curriculum as their peers’.
- Children in Reception ‘get off to a good start’, using a newly developed environment to practise important skills and prepare for key stage 1.
- Attendance is ‘improving for all pupils’ following targeted support for families, and governors provide a ‘suitable balance of challenge and support’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must refine assessment processes in a small number of subjects to gain an ‘accurate view of how well pupils learn the curriculum’.
- Staff should apply the behaviour policy with greater consistency to ensure low-level disruption is not tolerated and does not interrupt learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, with staff receiving regular training, maintaining vigilance towards risks, and ensuring timely help for families through rigorous record-keeping.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 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
—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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