Wentworth Primary School
Maldon, CM9 6JN · Essex · primary school
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170th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.6/10 against 4,152 of them, against 5.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wentworth Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Mandarin Club, Happy Healthy Minds, Relax Kids, and Eco Ambassadors. Sports include netball, basketball, dodgeball, rounders, athletics, tennis, tag rugby, and football. Arts and music offer choir, orchestra, recorder, and iRock. Trips visit Colchester Zoo, Sutton Hoo, Colchester Castle, the British Museum, Museum of Power, and Hanningfield Reservoir. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 437 pupils against a stated capacity of 445. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Happy Healthy Minds club? How does the school manage the transition for pupils moving to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about Wentworth Primary School
Overview
Wentworth Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are “incredibly proud” and work hard to achieve well. Leaders have constructed a broad, logically ordered curriculum that encourages pupils to “aim high” and develop a secure understanding of their learning.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate high expectations, striving for excellence and behaving well, with bullying being “very rare”.
- The curriculum is planned in a logical order, with teachers breaking knowledge into smaller steps to build on prior learning.
- Reading is a high priority, with rigorous support provided to pupils who find it hard to develop fluency.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities learn the same curriculum as their peers, supported by clear guidance and specific adaptations.
- Staff feel “very well supported” and value professional development opportunities, while governors effectively hold leaders to account.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure a consistent approach to checking what pupils know and have remembered to address misconceptions and secure a deep understanding of the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a rigorous approach to keeping pupils safe and staff well-trained in raising concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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