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21 fields differ · 15 match
Provision checklist
Quick yes/no view derived from GIAS characteristics (not Ofsted or performance).
| Provision | Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy | Katherine Semar Junior School | Newport Primary School | Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery | No | No | No | No |
| Sixth form | No | No | No | No |
| Boarding | No | No | No | No |
| Special school | No | No | No | No |
| Independent | No | No | No | No |
| Academy | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Field | Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy | Katherine Semar Junior School | Newport Primary School | Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locationdiffers | Saffron Walden, CB11 3LE | Saffron Walden, CB11 4DU | Newport, CB11 3PU | Saffron Walden, CB11 3YG |
| School typediffers | Academy sponsor led | Academy converter | Community school | Voluntary aided school |
| Phase | Primary | Primary | Primary | Primary |
| Age rangediffers | 4–11 | 7–11 | 4–11 | 5–11 |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Status | Open | Open | Open | Open |
| Ofsted headlinediffers | Good | Not judged | Good | Standards maintained |
| Attainment 8 | — | — | — | — |
| Progress 8 | — | — | — | — |
| Eng & maths 5+ | — | — | — | — |
| Eng & maths 4+ | — | — | — | — |
| EBacc entry | — | — | — | — |
| EBacc APS | — | — | — | — |
| KS2 expected (RWM)differs | 71% | 79% | 45% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM)differs | 14% | 21% | 3% | 20% |
| Overall absencediffers | 4.3% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| Persistent absencediffers | 9.2% | 6.4% | 14.9% | 5.7% |
| Severe absencediffers | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Admissions demand ratiodiffers | 0.94 (Balanced demand) | — | 0.90 (Often has places) | 1.00 (Balanced demand) |
| 1st preferencesdiffers | 16 | — | 26 | 12 |
| Places offereddiffers | 17 | — | 29 | 13 |
| Pupils on rolldiffers | 140 | 256 | 155 | 98 |
| Capacity filldiffers | 140 / 161 (87%) | 256 / 270 (95%) | 155 / 210 (74%) | 98 / 105 (93%) |
| Free school mealsdiffers | 9.3% | 13.3% | 14.8% | 4.1% |
| Admissions policy | — | — | — | — |
| Headteacherdiffers | Mrs Sarah Bailey | Mrs Julie Puxley | Miss Amy Wareham | Mrs Tracey Bratley |
| SEN types | — | — | — | — |
| Diocesediffers | Diocese of Chelmsford | — | — | Diocese of Chelmsford |
| Constituency | North West Essex | North West Essex | North West Essex | North West Essex |
| Sponsordiffers | Great Oak Multi Academy Trust | Saffron Academy Trust | — | — |
| Federationdiffers | — | — | — | Federation of Farnham & Rickling C of E |
| Governancediffers | Academy trust: GREAT OAK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST | Academy trust: SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST | Community school | Voluntary aided school |
| Academy/trustdiffers | GREAT OAK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST | SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST | — | — |
| Nursery | No Nursery Classes | No Nursery Classes | No Nursery Classes | No Nursery Classes |
| Sixth form | Does not have a sixth form | Does not have a sixth form | Does not have a sixth form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Boarding | No boarders | No boarders | No boarders | No boarders |
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