White Notley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Witham, CM8 1RZ · Essex · primary school
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145th 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 3,124 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8/10 among them, against 6.5/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
White Notley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8 out of 10 among them, against 6.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 108 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds the designated capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in the similar-intake comparison?
What Ofsted said about White Notley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
White Notley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School continues to be a good school. Pupils thrive in a welcoming environment where they live up to the school’s ‘LIFE’ values: learning, inclusion, faith and environment. The report highlights strong relationships, effective reading provision, and a curriculum that prepares pupils well for life in modern Britain.
Strengths
- Reading is a priority, with a new phonics programme and detailed reading records helping pupils progress and ‘devour’ books.
- Pupils are kind and inclusive, resulting in bullying that ‘seldom occurs’ and a strong sense of safety and happiness.
- Leaders take a ‘measured approach to curriculum development’, ensuring clear content and vocabulary plans from Reception to Year 6.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive ‘kind, patient support’ and access the full curriculum alongside classmates.
- Wider development is promoted through healthy lifestyles, high attendance at after-school clubs, and well-planned personal, social and health education.
Areas to improve
- Staff assessment lacks precision, sometimes moving pupils to challenging work before they are ready or congratulating incorrect work.
- Additional support for pupils with SEND is sometimes too reliant on subjective opinion rather than precise data.
- Leaders should train staff to use assessment efficiently to check understanding and inform teaching or extra help.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with knowledgeable governors thoroughly checking systems and staff using observations to report 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 | 73% |
| 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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