Theydon Bois Primary School
Epping, CM16 7DH · Essex · primary school
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233rd 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 2,499 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Theydon Bois Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3 out of 10 among them, against 4.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Mile a Day challenge and yoga.
Getting in
The published school roll is 319 pupils against a stated capacity of 320. 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 progress from the expected to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating?
What Ofsted said about Theydon Bois Primary School
Overview
Theydon Bois Primary School continues to be a good school, offering an environment where pupils feel valued and safe. The report highlights a calm, respectful culture with high expectations for learning, though it notes specific areas where curriculum planning and governance effectiveness require refinement.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from an "ambitious curriculum" and engaging opportunities, such as caring for racing pigeons and visiting experts, which foster broad knowledge and skills.
- Behaviour is described as "calm and respectful," with incidents of bullying being "highly unusual" and adults quickly resolving any issues.
- Reading and phonics have a "high profile," with effective routines helping even the youngest pupils become "accurate and confident readers."
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is precise and successful, ensuring they achieve well.
- Leaders cultivate social and personal skills, giving all pupils the chance to take on leadership roles that build "character and resilience."
Areas to improve
- Curriculum plans in a few subjects are "not sufficiently clear," meaning teachers do not consistently focus on the key content pupils need for future learning.
- Governance effectiveness varies, as those responsible for governance have not ensured that the checking of leaders’ actions is "consistently effective," limiting the impact of some practices.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to spot risks and leaders ensuring pupils learn knowledge to keep them safe now and in the future.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 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
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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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