Rivenhall Church of England Primary School
Witham, CM8 3PQ · Essex · primary school
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252nd 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 3,685 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4/10 among them, against 3.9/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rivenhall Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, 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 3.4 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Impresario Dance Club, KS2 Gymnastics, Colchester United Football Club, and KS2 Dodgeball.
Getting in
The published school roll is 128 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 are not yet meeting the higher standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to improve outcomes in the areas highlighted by the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Rivenhall Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils love attending this school, benefiting from a strong team ethos where they “value learning” and work well together. Leaders have established an “ambitious and well-designed curriculum” that supports high standards of behaviour, personal development, and early years provision. The inspection confirms that the school provides a safe, inclusive environment where pupils are happy and confident.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate good attitudes towards learning, sustaining concentration and approaching challenges enthusiastically.
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Reading is highly valued, with initiatives like the ‘rainbow reading challenge’ helping pupils become “fluent and confident readers”.
- Behaviour is calm and purposeful, with bullying being rare and staff acting quickly to resolve any issues.
- Leaders provide effective training and guidance, ensuring staff maintain reasonable workloads and governors hold leaders to account.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, leaders must specify exactly what pupils must know and plan the order of teaching so pupils can build upon prior knowledge and achieve well.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to recognise signs of potential harm and respond quickly to concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 29% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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