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Katherine Semar Infant School

Academy converter · Saffron Walden · CB11 4DU

Ages 4–7 · 180 pupils · Essex

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Ofsted

Not judged

Overall absence

3.8%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2025-01-21

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

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

Overall absence3.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)5.0%
Unauthorised0.7%
Authorised absence
3.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
121

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 fill100%

180 pupils · 180 places

Pupils on roll
180
Boys / girls
89 / 91
School capacity
180
Capacity fill
180 / 180 (100%)
Free school meals
9.4%
FSM pupils
17
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–7

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: SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Saffron Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Julie Puxley

Location

Address
Ross Close
Postcode
CB11 4DU
Town
Saffron Walden
County
Essex
Local authority
Essex
District
Uttlesford
Constituency
North West Essex
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from 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 4–7, in Saffron Walden, Essex, 180 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 9.4%.

Open schools in Saffron Walden
16
Primary schools in Saffron Walden
14
Academies among open schools in Saffron Walden
63% (10)
Open schools in CB11
11
Primary in CB11
9
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 Saffron WaldenNear CB11

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Julie Puxley
Telephone
01799521720
Website
www.katherinesemar.co.uk

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