Lyons Hall School
Braintree, CM7 9FH · Essex · primary school
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71st 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 — 8.0/10 against 4,318 of them, against 7.9/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lyons Hall School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 18.0% 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 (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Kids with Bricks, Engineering Club, Mini Mindfulness, and the School Choir. Sports include football, netball, tag rugby, badminton, dancing, hockey, cricket, and SCS football. Music options cover drums, singing, piano, guitar, saxophone, clarinet, recorder, and flute. Trips visit Gemma’s Farm, Wyvern Wood, Colchester, Walton, Mandir Temple, Neasden, Layer Marney Towers, the Henry Moore Foundation, Hampton Court, and London. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 558 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 Ofsted said about Lyons Hall School
Overview
Lyons Hall School is described as a place where pupils “achieve exceptionally well” and are “proud of their school.” The report highlights an “ambitious curriculum” that enables strong knowledge retention and application, alongside “Outstanding” personal development and early years provision. While the overall effectiveness is judged as ‘Good’, the quality of education is rated ‘Outstanding’.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed an “ambitious curriculum” that allows pupils to “build their knowledge and skills extremely well over time” through revisiting learning and making connections.
- Reading is highly prioritised, with a “carefully planned phonics programme” and diverse texts helping pupils become “confident and fluent readers.”
- Personal development is “Outstanding,” with pupils learning to “nurture healthy relationships” and showing respect for differences.
- The early years provision is “Outstanding,” featuring a “unique curriculum” that carefully considers the needs of the youngest children.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “accurately identified” and make “very good progress” alongside peers.
Areas to improve
- A small number of staff do not consistently reinforce routines for learning behaviour, leading to variation in focus; leaders need to provide further support to ensure “consistent and highly effective learning behaviours.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with a “positive culture” where staff are well trained and concerns are followed up promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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