Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers
Chelmsford, CM3 5JX · Essex · primary school
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347th 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 3,598 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7/10 among them, against 1.3/10 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 | 31.0 · 3 | 40% | 0.13 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 31.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7 out of 10 among them, against 1.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego, board games, and colouring in clubs, or play cricket, karate, and yoga. Year 6 students go on a residential trip. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 132 pupils against a stated capacity of 206. 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 are included in the Year 6 residential trip? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers
Overview
Trinity St Mary’s CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School continues to be a good school. Pupils are described as happy, well-supported, and enthusiastic about their learning, with behaviour that is positive and bullying rarely an issue. The school provides a broad range of extracurricular activities and responsibilities, fostering a community where pupils live up to the school’s values of kindness and dedication.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy lessons and initiatives such as ‘book bingo’ and themed weeks, which help them remember their learning.
- The early years curriculum is well-planned and links cohesively to later year groups, effectively supporting early mathematics and reading fluency.
- Staff have secure subject knowledge and quickly spot misconceptions, providing effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The redesigned reading curriculum uses a new phonics scheme effectively, with systems in place to quickly identify and support pupils who have fallen behind.
- Behaviour is positive, with high expectations and effective support helping pupils to manage their emotions and resolve issues.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of instances, curriculum documentation focuses on activities rather than well-sequenced subject knowledge, making it harder for teachers to support consistent knowledge growth.
- Some subject leaders are new to their roles and are still getting to grips with what works best; leaders should ensure they access high-quality training to evaluate and implement the curriculum successfully.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to spot risks, concerns reported quickly, and site security managed well to ensure pupils are not at risk.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 31% |
| 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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