Katherine Semar Infant School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Saffron Walden, East of England CB11 4DU · Essex
#219 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#1691 of 15,697 nationally
About Katherine Semar Infant School
Katherine Semar Infant School is a academy primary located in Saffron Walden, in the Essex local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 4–7. In 2025 it enrolled 180 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 83.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 219th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (83th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 180; capacity filled 100%.
There are 16 schools in Saffron Walden; Katherine Semar Infant School ranks 7th of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)9.4%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Katherine Semar Infant School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 180
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 9.4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 100%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Katherine Semar Infant School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Katherine Semar Junior School
Saffron Walden · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
256 students · 40 m away
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
Saffron Walden · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
206 students · 980 m away
R A Butler Infant School
Saffron Walden · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
271 students · 1.2 km away
R A Butler Junior School
Saffron Walden · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
384 students · 1.2 km away
Saffron Walden County High School
Saffron Walden · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,157 students · 1.4 km away
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Saffron Walden · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
224 students · 1.9 km away
Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport
Saffron Walden · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
865 students · 3.4 km away
Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy
Saffron Walden · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
140 students · 3.7 km away
Newport Primary School
Newport · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
155 students · 4.2 km away
Wimbish Primary Academy
Saffron Walden · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
41 students · 5.1 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
The Free School Norwich
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180 students
Cherry Tree Academy
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180 students
Wickhambrook Primary Academy
Newmarket · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
Upwell Academy
Wisbech · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
Glade Academy
Brandon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
Perryfields Infant School
Chelmsford · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
180 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Katherine Semar Infant School a good school?
Katherine Semar Infant School has a Success Index (England) of 83.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #219 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Katherine Semar Infant School rank in East of England?
Katherine Semar Infant School ranks #219 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #1691 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Katherine Semar Infant School?
Katherine Semar Infant School had 180 students in 2025.
Is Katherine Semar Infant School a primary school or a secondary school?
Katherine Semar Infant School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–7. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Katherine Semar Infant School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Katherine Semar Infant School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.