St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Epping, CM16 6EH · Essex · primary school
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213rd 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 — 4.4/10 against 3,927 of them, against 4.8/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Andrew's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a cheerleading club and play football, athletics, cricket, tennis, tag rugby, or cross country. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 356 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 close to the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Overview
St Andrew’s C of E Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a welcoming environment where pupils feel happy and well looked after. The inspection confirms that leaders have a clear ambition for high-quality education, with staff delivering effective teaching and strong support for pupils’ personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils are encouraged to debate important issues with maturity and develop skills to become "active, global citizens," such as helping to establish a local woodland.
- Staff diligently follow systematic phonics and reading curriculums, ensuring pupils "crack the phonics code" and become confident, fluent readers.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "well supported," with timely identification and effective help from learning mentors and outside agencies.
- Teachers present information clearly, quickly identifying and remediing misconceptions, particularly in mathematics and history.
- The personal, social and health education curriculum fully prepares pupils for their next steps, fostering respect, tolerance, and online safety.
Areas to improve
- Leaders’ monitoring of the wider curriculum is "not well developed," meaning they do not know how well pupils are learning in subjects other than English and mathematics.
- Leaders should evaluate the impact of the curriculum in science and foundation subjects to ensure it supports all pupils to achieve well.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff receive appropriate training and leaders act promptly to follow up concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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