R A Butler Junior School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Address | South Road, CB11 3DG |
| URN | 136328 |
School Census
| Total | 365 |
| Girls/Boys | 181/184 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.6%/50.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 8.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 42 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 16.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 08/05/2024 | Outstanding |
| 02/07/2013 | Good |
| 23/05/2007 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 08/05/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 02/07/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 23/05/2007 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 29% |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 109 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24 |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 2.0 |
| Writing Progress | 0.5 |
| Maths Progress | 0.7 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 27% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | 0.8 |
| Writing Progress | 1.7 |
| Maths Progress | 1.8 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | 1.9 |
| Writing Progress | 1.4 |
| Maths Progress | 2.9 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 86% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 91% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 73% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 30% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 11% |
| no | 89% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 87% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 80.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
R A Butler Infant School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: South Road, , CB11 3DG
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
(0.11 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: South Road, , CB11 3DW
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
(0.43 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Castle Street, , CB10 1BQ
Saffron Walden County High School
(0.60 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Audley End Road, , CB11 4UH