Best 3 Primary schools in Brentwood – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald (Primary) in Brentwood; Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Brentwood; Larchwood Primary School (Primary) in Brentwood — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald, Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School and Larchwood Primary School. They are primary phase and voluntary aided school, academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Brentwood, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald), published Jan 2024. The lowest is 2 (Larchwood Primary School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Larchwood Primary School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 450, combined total ≈ 1,300, typical FSM 5–10%, range 0–5%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as Mid Essex Anglican Academy Trust and DISCOVERY EDUCATIONAL TRUST.

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Attribute	St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald CM14 5QN	Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School CM15 9AL	Larchwood Primary School CM15 9NG
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Brentwood Essex CM14 5QN	Brentwood Essex CM15 9AL	Brentwood Essex CM15 9NG
Latest Ofsted	1 18 Jan 2024	1 27 Apr 2023	2 8 Sep 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	352	420	420
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Essex (881)	Mid Essex Anglican Academy Trust	DISCOVERY EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Website	www.stpeterssouthweald.org	www.shenfieldstmarys.co.uk	www.larchwoodprimary.co.uk
Telephone	01277215577	01277221249	01277372450
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald

CM14 5QN

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Brentwood
Essex
CM14 5QN
Ofsted: 1 18 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Essex (881)
Website: www.stpeterssouthweald.org
Telephone: 01277215577

Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School

CM15 9AL

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Brentwood
Essex
CM15 9AL
Ofsted: 1 27 Apr 2023
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Mid Essex Anglican Academy Trust
Website: www.shenfieldstmarys.co.uk
Telephone: 01277221249

Larchwood Primary School

CM15 9NG

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Brentwood
Essex
CM15 9NG
Ofsted: 2 8 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: DISCOVERY EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Website: www.larchwoodprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01277372450

Map of compared schools

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.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

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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