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Ivy Chimneys Primary School

Academy converter · Epping · CM16 4EP

Ages 4–11 · 338 pupils · Essex

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

73%

Overall absence

5.5%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2022-09-21

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)73%
Higher standard (RWM)15%
Avg scaled score — reading
109.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
107.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)13.5%
Unauthorised1.2%
Authorised absence
4.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.1%
Enrolments in measure
267

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill98%

338 pupils · 345 places

Pupils on roll
338
Boys / girls
172 / 166
School capacity
345
Capacity fill
338 / 345 (98%)
Free school meals
18%
FSM pupils
61
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: EPPING FOREST SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Academy trust
EPPING FOREST SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Sponsor
Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust
Headteacher
Ms Rebecca Sigston

Location

Address
Ivy Chimneys Road
Postcode
CM16 4EP
Town
Epping
County
Essex
Local authority
Essex
District
Epping Forest
Constituency
Epping Forest
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Epping, Essex, 338 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 18%.

Open schools in Epping
8
Primary schools in Epping
6
Academies among open schools in Epping
50% (4)
Open schools in CM16
10
Primary in CM16
6
Open schools in Essex LA
612
Primary in Essex LA
444

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in EppingNear CM16

Contact

Headteacher
Ms Rebecca Sigston
Telephone
01992573518
Website
http://www.ivychimneys.net

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