Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Chelmsford, CM3 2PN · Essex · primary school
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205th 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 3,930 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6/10 among them, against 5.1/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 14.0% reached the higher standard, 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 3.6 out of 10 among them, against 5.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Languages Club and play Tag Rugby.
Getting in
The published school roll is 99 pupils against a stated capacity of 113. 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? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the majority of the cohort? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
This small village primary school has a strong community feel, with pupils who are “independent and confident” and enjoy attending. The report highlights a “caring approach of staff” that supports both well-being and achievement, resulting in “overwhelmingly positive” feedback from parents. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour, creating “calm and purposeful” classrooms where bullying is rare.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate enthusiasm for learning and understand the school values of “respect, trust, courage and truthfulness”.
- Reading is a high priority, with a well-trained phonics programme ensuring pupils become “accurate, confident and fluent readers”.
- The curriculum is suitably adapted so pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities “learn and achieve alongside their peers”.
- Leaders have created an “ambitious and well-planned curriculum in the early years”, preparing children effectively for Year 1.
- The curriculum supports wider development, teaching pupils “tolerance and respect for different cultures and beliefs”.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not mapped the “exact steps of knowledge” pupils need to learn, meaning some may not acquire all necessary information.
- Teachers find it difficult to assess pupils in certain subjects because the “learning steps are not precise”.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective”, with all staff receiving appropriate training and the designated safeguarding lead acting quickly to ensure pupils are kept safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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