Stisted Church of England Primary Academy
Braintree, CM77 8AN · Essex · primary school
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122nd 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 4,254 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5/10 among them, against 4.4/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stisted Church of England Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 20.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5 out of 10 among them, against 4.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access hockey, football, basketball, netball, tennis, cricket, rounders, swimming, gymnastics, and dance. Trips include residential visits to Mersea and Danbury, plus Forest School. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 103 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 expected and higher standards? How does the curriculum integrate the residential trips into daily learning?
What Ofsted said about Stisted Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
Pupils at Stisted Church of England Primary Academy “delight in coming to school” within a “warm and caring environment” that allows them to “thrive and flourish.” The inspection found that pupils receive an “exceptional education,” leaving as “well-rounded, compassionate and knowledgeable young people” due to a strong balance between academic excellence and personal development.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a curriculum with “great precision,” ensuring pupils acquire “rich and detailed knowledge” and can use what they know to learn more.
- Pupils’ behaviour is “exemplary,” with a “culture of respect” that means bullying is rare and lessons are rarely disrupted.
- Teachers are “skilled at explaining new ideas,” making accurate checks to ensure understanding before moving on, particularly in early reading.
- Personal development provision is “exceptional,” helping pupils develop character, independence, and mental health resilience through “well-considered” programmes.
- Staff receive “high-quality training” and senior leaders take “great care in managing the workload and well-being of teachers.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and leaders ensuring all concerns are reported and support is put in place quickly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 88% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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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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