Walton on the Naze Primary School
Walton on the Naze, CO14 8PT · Essex · primary school
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332nd 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.4/10 against 570 of them, against 1.8/10 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 40% | 0.27 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.79 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.89 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Walton on the Naze Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in August 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 188 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 literacy? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Walton on the Naze Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Walton on the Naze Primary School enjoy their education and demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning. The school provides a well-planned, ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge year on year, supported by effective teaching and strong behaviour management. Leaders have established clear routines and high expectations, ensuring pupils feel safe and are well-supported in their personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, are polite, and follow routines effectively, with staff consistently applying behaviour strategies.
- Reading is taught well, with staff identifying gaps quickly and supporting pupils to become confident readers.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are accurately identified and make as good progress as their peers.
- The curriculum supports personal development effectively, helping pupils respect others’ feelings and understand diverse backgrounds.
- Early years provision is strong, with children receiving good care and following clear routines.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must work with new subject leaders to ensure recently changed foundation subjects are effectively led and taught.
- Leaders need to find ways to engage all parents, as some do not consider current communication effective enough.
- Leaders must work with parents and the local authority to improve attendance for pupils who are persistently absent.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders managing records of concerns well and staff trained to report issues quickly and appropriately.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 30% |
| 2023/24 | 36% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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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