Schools in Saffron Walden, East of England (2025)
16 schools · 5,453 students · 10 academy, 6 local authority · median Pupils on roll 180.
Saffron Walden, in East of England, has 16 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 5,453 students. By level there are 14 primary, 2 secondary; by sector 10 academy, 6 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Saffron Walden's schools is 180, below the East of England median of 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
14 of the 16 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden (95.1, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by Saffron Walden County High School (89.8, top 10% of secondary schools nationally), and R A Butler Junior School (89.7, top 10% of primary schools nationally). 5 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Saffron Walden County High School (2,157 students), Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport (865 students), R A Butler Junior School (384 students).
Ranked schools in Saffron Walden
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- 195St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron WaldenSaffron Walden · Academy Primary94% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 206 students
- 290Saffron Walden County High SchoolSaffron Walden · Academy Secondary59.7 Attainment 8 · 2,157 students
- 390R A Butler Junior SchoolSaffron Walden · Academy Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 384 students
- 485Great Chesterford Church of England Primary AcademySaffron Walden · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 177 students
- 585Katherine Semar Junior SchoolSaffron Walden · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 256 students
- 684R A Butler Infant SchoolSaffron Walden · Academy Primary– · 271 students
- 783Katherine Semar Infant SchoolSaffron Walden · Academy Primary– · 180 students
- 883Great Sampford Community Primary SchoolSaffron Walden · Local authority Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 79 students
- 980Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary AcademySaffron Walden · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 140 students
- 1078Clavering Primary SchoolSaffron Walden · Local authority Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 179 students
- 1176Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolSaffron Walden · Local authority Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 98 students
- 1264St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolSaffron Walden · Local authority Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 224 students
- 1354Joyce Frankland Academy, NewportSaffron Walden · Academy Secondary44.9 Attainment 8 · 865 students
- 1448Radwinter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolSaffron Walden · Local authority Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 138 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden Saffron Walden · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 95.1 Top 5% | 94% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 206 |
| 2 | Saffron Walden County High School Saffron Walden · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 89.8 Top 10% | 59.7 Attainment 8 | 2,157 |
| 3 | R A Butler Junior School Saffron Walden · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 89.7 Top 10% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 384 |
| 4 | Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy Saffron Walden · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 85.3 Top 10% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 177 |
| 5 | Katherine Semar Junior School Saffron Walden · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 84.8 Top 10% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 256 |
| 6 | R A Butler Infant School Saffron Walden · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 83.7 Top 25% | – | 271 |
| 7 | Katherine Semar Infant School Saffron Walden · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 83.1 Top 25% | – | 180 |
| 8 | Great Sampford Community Primary School Saffron Walden · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 82.6 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79 |
| 9 | Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy Saffron Walden · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 80.0 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 140 |
| 10 | Clavering Primary School Saffron Walden · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 78.1 Top 25% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 179 |
| 11 | Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Saffron Walden · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 75.7 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 98 |
| 12 | St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Saffron Walden · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 64.3 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 224 |
| 13 | Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport Saffron Walden · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 54.1 Top 50% | 44.9 Attainment 8 | 865 |
| 14 | Radwinter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Saffron Walden · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 48.1 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 138 |
Other schools in Saffron Walden
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Saffron Walden side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Saffron Walden?
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden is the highest-ranked school in Saffron Walden with a Success Index (England) of 95.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Saffron Walden?
Saffron Walden has 16 schools (14 primary, 2 secondary) educating 5,453 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Saffron Walden?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Saffron Walden is 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.