Wethersfield CofE VC Primary School
Braintree, CM7 4BP · Essex · primary school
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153rd 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 3,194 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7/10 among them, against 6.3/10 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 | 88.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wethersfield CofE VC Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 88.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7 out of 10 among them, against 6.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 44 pupils against a stated capacity of 89. 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 standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to address the gap between the school’s performance and the national median for higher attainment?
What Ofsted said about Wethersfield CofE VC Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this small rural school, where they are described as happy and eager to learn. The report highlights a "purposeful and positive" atmosphere, with clear routines supporting good behaviour and a curriculum that is "broad and ambitious for all."
Strengths
- The reading curriculum is a significant strength, with pupils developing a "love of reading" and leaving as "confident, fluent readers."
- Teachers use curriculum plans well in most subjects, helping pupils learn subject-specific vocabulary and become "resilient learners who strive to ‘get it right’."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) learn the same curriculum as their classmates and receive effective support, making "strong progress from their starting points."
- The personal, social, health and economic curriculum helps pupils understand healthy relationships and promotes their "independence, resilience and well-being."
- Staff feel supported and appreciated, contributing to a "stable workforce which is committed to ongoing improvement."
Areas to improve
- In a small number of newer curriculum areas, teachers lack sufficient expertise, meaning teaching is "not adapted as well as it could be" and some pupils do not make the progress they could.
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 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 88% |
| 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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