Wix and Wrabness Primary School
Manningtree, CO11 2RS · Essex · primary school
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33rd 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 — 9.6/10 against 3,864 of them, against 9.3/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 22.0 · 94 | 25% | 2.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wix and Wrabness Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. 22.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 117 pupils against a stated capacity of 119. 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 curriculum support pupils who have already reached the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about Wix and Wrabness Primary School
Overview
The report describes an inclusive school where pupils feel safe, well cared for, and proud to attend. Leaders have designed a clear curriculum with well-trained teachers who possess secure subject knowledge and effectively address misconceptions. The school fosters a positive culture where pupils show high levels of respect, focus well in lessons, and enjoy a wide range of opportunities to develop their talents.
Strengths
- Pupils are happy, respectful, and confident, with bullying incidents being "extremely rare."
- Teachers plan engaging lessons and skilfully build phonic knowledge, ensuring pupils read books matched to their abilities.
- Leaders ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same curriculum as their peers through adapted learning and specialist support.
- The mathematics curriculum has been strengthened, helping pupils deepen and retain their knowledge.
- Governors share the school’s ambition for pupil success and hold leaders to account through effective monitoring.
Areas to improve
- Some subject leaders lack a thorough understanding of how well their subject curriculum is taught and its impact on pupil outcomes.
- Teachers’ expectations of what pupils can achieve are not consistently high across the school, meaning pupils do not always reach their potential in all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training, conducting necessary checks, and ensuring pupils know how to keep themselves safe online and 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 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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