Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Ongar, CM5 0JD · Essex · primary school
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52nd 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 the 3,621 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.0/10 among them, against 8.5/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 25.0 · 96 | 25% | 2.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 25.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.0 out of 10 among them, against 8.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Newspaper, Sewing, Gardening, Board games, Chess, Eco, Spanish and Nurture Clubs. Sports include Golf, Netball, Football, Karate, Multi-sports, Dance, Fitness and Cross country. Arts and music options cover Choir, Recorder, Musical Theatre, Piano and Guitar. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 191 pupils against a stated capacity of 205. 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 the daily routine look like for children attending the after-school club? How does the curriculum adapt for pupils with different learning needs?
What Ofsted said about Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are happy, safe, and enthusiastic about learning within a supportive community. Leaders have constructed an ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge effectively, resulting in strong outcomes in reading and personal development. The school is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, with effective leadership and safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘happy’ and feel safe, knowing teachers ‘constantly check on their well-being’.
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious’ with carefully chosen knowledge that links to prior learning, helping pupils ‘remember things better’.
- Reading is a priority; teachers have ‘strong subject knowledge’ and provide ‘very precise support’ for those falling behind.
- Pupils are ‘kind and respectful’, embracing difference and ‘accept[ing] all cultures’.
- Leaders adapt the curriculum effectively for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Areas to improve
- Leaders must work with parents to ensure a minority of pupils with SEND and some pupils in receipt of pupil premium attend school more consistently, as higher absence levels hinder their learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring a ‘robust safeguarding ethos’ through regular staff training, prompt reporting of concerns, and stringent checks on new staff.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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