Tollesbury School
Maldon, CM9 8QE · Essex · primary school
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156th 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 4,294 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.4/10 among them, against 6.1/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tollesbury School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.4 out of 10 among them, against 6.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football and dodgeball teams, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 169 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Tollesbury School
Overview
Tollesbury School continues to be a good school, where pupils love attending due to stimulating lessons and a wide array of clubs. The report highlights warm, respectful relationships between staff and pupils, with an ambitious curriculum that cultivates a joy in learning and equips pupils well for modern life.
Strengths
- Staff are highly skilled, providing helpful explanations and encouraging pupils to explore learning without fear of failure, leading to confident problem-solving.
- A rich reading culture supports confident writing, with staff emphasising vocabulary to help pupils manipulate tone and mood.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities thrive, as staff know their starting points well and use effective strategies to ensure full participation.
- Older pupils act as positive role models, leading initiatives such as the school council and projects to decarbonise the school.
- Pupils demonstrate kind, thoughtful behaviour and understand the impact of their words, supported by clear routines instilled from Reception.
Areas to improve
- Staff support for pupils during one-to-one reading is inconsistent; the school should agree a consistent approach and provide further training to reinforce phonics knowledge effectively.
- Governors’ knowledge of the effectiveness of the early years curriculum and foundation subjects is less well developed, limiting their ability to hold leaders to account in these areas.
Safeguarding
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 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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