Maldon Primary School
Maldon, CM9 5DQ · Essex · primary school
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320th 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 — 2.7/10 against 1,118 of them, against 2.2/10 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 | 46.0 · 14 | 40% | 0.55 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Maldon Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Lego Club, Skills Club, Disney Club, Drawing Club, Little Sportsters, and the Choir.
Getting in
The published school roll is 171 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 to bridge the gap between the current 46.0% attainment and the national median? What specific strategies are used to raise the 4.0% higher standard rate? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing these academic metrics?
What Ofsted said about Maldon Primary School
Overview
Maldon Primary School has undergone a “rapid and sustainable journey of improvement” since its previous inadequate rating. The report describes a “happy, welcoming school” where leaders have successfully raised expectations for behaviour and learning. Overall effectiveness is judged as Good, reflecting significant progress in curriculum delivery, attendance, and pupil conduct.
Strengths
- Leaders have established an “exceptional culture of safeguarding” with thorough recruitment and training systems.
- Pupils display “typically polite and calm conduct” driven by positive recognition systems like ‘ticks and crosses’.
- The curriculum is well-supported by “high-quality schemes of work” and trust coaching, boosting staff confidence.
- A “rigorous phonics programme” ensures pupils’ reading achievement continues to improve.
- Personal development is strong, featuring a “comprehensive mentoring programme” for disadvantaged pupils and nationally recognised support for young carers.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should train staff to provide sufficient explanation and revision to help pupils fill knowledge gaps from previous years.
- Staff must adapt lessons to give pupils more opportunities to practise key skills, particularly writing, to resolve difficulties efficiently.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff who “spot, report and record their concerns about pupils without delay” and leaders who “leave no stone unturned to protect pupils.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| 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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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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