Best 3 Primary schools in Essex – comparison

Comparison of primary schools: Hereward Primary School (Primary) in Loughton; R A Butler Junior School (Primary) in Saffron Walden; Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford (Primary) in Chelmsford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Hereward Primary School, R A Butler Junior School and Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford. They are primary phase and academy converter and community school type located around Loughton, Essex, Saffron Walden, Essex and Chelmsford, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Hereward Primary School), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Hereward Primary School (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 350, combined total ≈ 1,050, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–10–15%; spread across trusts such as EPPING FOREST SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST and Saffron Academy Trust.

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Phase / Type
Primary • Academy converter
Location
Loughton
Essex
IG10 2HR
Ofsted
1 1 Jul 2024
Pupils
≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
EPPING FOREST SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Website
www.herewardprimary.co.uk
Telephone
02085086465
Phase / Type
Primary • Academy converter
Location
Saffron Walden
Essex
CB11 3DG
Ofsted
1 11 Jun 2024
Pupils
≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Saffron Academy Trust
Website
www.rab.academy
Telephone
01799523651
Phase / Type
Primary • Community school
Location
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 6PT
Ofsted
1 16 May 2024
Pupils
≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Essex (881)
Website
www.chancellorpark.essex.sch.uk
Telephone
01245465250

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How are these comparisons built?
We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.
What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.
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How should I choose a school?
Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.
What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.
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