Thaxted Primary School
Dunmow, CM6 2LW · Essex · primary school
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171st 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 4,240 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8/10 among them, against 5.7/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thaxted Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8 out of 10 among them, against 5.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Bug Club, and the school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 228 pupils against a stated capacity of 266. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Thaxted Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils enjoy a "friendly, family feel" and feel safe, with older and younger pupils readily mixing. Leaders are developing a "strong, shared commitment to improvement" following recent changes, though they are still refining systems to evaluate the impact of their actions effectively.
Strengths
- Pupils are "confident that staff will listen to their concerns" and demonstrate "positive attitudes to difference" through community engagement and teamwork.
- The school has "prioritised the teaching of reading," with well-trained staff helping children become "fluent, confident readers" through engaging games and high-quality texts.
- Teachers introduce new learning in "small steps" and use debates and practical investigations to help pupils "understand and remember what they learn."
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is developing, with effective links to local nurseries ensuring additional needs are "spotted quickly."
- The school day starts smoothly, with the school being "vigilant for any pupils missing school" and taking effective action to promote regular attendance.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should develop skills to "regularly review how well their actions are improving outcomes for pupils" and act swiftly to bring about improvements when required.
- Teachers must routinely use assessment to adjust the curriculum, ensuring all pupils are "accessing and securing the most important learning" without gaps in understanding.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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