Margaretting Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ingatestone, CM4 0HA · Essex · primary school
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35th 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 — 9.6/10 against 2,841 of them, against 9.2/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 30.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.45 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Margaretting Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 30.0% 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 (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 70 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. 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
With 14 places currently available, how does the school manage class sizes if demand rises next year? Since the last inspection was in 2023, what changes have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Margaretting Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
Margaretting Church of England Voluntary-Controlled Primary School continues to be a good school. Pupils embrace an ethos of “courageous optimism, boundless creativity and heartfelt compassion,” persevering with learning while taking care of each other. The school provides a safe, respectful environment where relationships are strong and pupils behave well.
Strengths
- Leaders have developed a “comprehensive and ambitious curriculum” that clearly identifies important learning and uses “carefully planned first-hand experiences” to broaden pupils’ horizons.
- Teachers deliver the curriculum effectively, ensuring children build “secure foundations in learning” through clear introductions and regular recaps of previous content.
- Early reading is taught well using phonics, with books “carefully matched to the sounds that children learn,” enabling most pupils to read well quickly.
- Pupils are safe and show consideration for others, with bullying happening “very rarely” and older pupils taking on responsibilities such as ‘sports ambassadors’.
- Leaders have created a “strong, positive culture within the staff team,” addressing previous workload concerns and ensuring adults feel well supported.
Areas to improve
- Systems for monitoring support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are not routinely in place, meaning some do not always receive the help they need to achieve well.
- Learning targets for a few pupils with SEND are not precise enough, and leaders do not review these targets swiftly enough to ensure activities are well matched to their needs.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to be vigilant, robust recruitment processes, and leaders following up concerns promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 92% |
| 2023/24 | 91% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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