Saffron Walden County High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Address | Audley End Road, CB11 4UH |
| School Website | www.swchs.net/ |
| Telephone | 1799513030 |
| URN | 136776 |
School Census
| Total | 2147 |
| Girls/Boys | 1093/1054 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.9%/49.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 129 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 26/03/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 26/03/2024 | Outstanding |
| 16/05/2012 | Outstanding |
| 21/02/2007 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 26/03/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 16/05/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 21/02/2007 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 62.50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 78.20% |
| Entering EBacc | 75.40% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.42 |
| Progress 8 | 0.29 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 55 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 57% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 74% |
| Entering EBacc | 71% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.2 |
| Progress 8 | 0.3 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 66% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 79% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 5.29 |
| Progress 8 | 0.05 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.34% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 598 |
| As first preference | 380 |
| As second preference | 112 |
| As third preference | 59 |
| Total Offers Made | 284 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 284 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 580 |
| As first preference | 361 |
| As second preference | 108 |
| As third preference | 58 |
| Total Offers Made | 296 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 292 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 575 |
| As first preference | 319 |
| As second preference | 127 |
| As third preference | 52 |
| Total Offers Made | 294 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 293 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 553 |
| As first preference | 353 |
| As second preference | 112 |
| As third preference | 40 |
| Total Offers Made | 295 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 292 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 516 |
| As first preference | 327 |
| As second preference | 108 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 293 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 293 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 492 |
| As first preference | 303 |
| As second preference | 97 |
| As third preference | 41 |
| Total Offers Made | 291 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 286 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 533 |
| As first preference | 324 |
| As second preference | 106 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 291 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 290 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 604 |
| As first preference | 363 |
| As second preference | 99 |
| As third preference | 72 |
| Total Offers Made | 279 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 278 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 641 |
| As first preference | 363 |
| As second preference | 113 |
| As third preference | 76 |
| Total Offers Made | 282 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 280 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 611 |
| As first preference | 380 |
| As second preference | 96 |
| As third preference | 70 |
| Total Offers Made | 293 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 289 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 565 |
| As first preference | 344 |
| As second preference | 108 |
| As third preference | 51 |
| Total Offers Made | 287 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 285 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 71% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 34% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 16% |
| no | 84% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 94% |
| no | 6% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
R A Butler Junior School
(0.60 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: South Road, , CB11 3DG
R A Butler Infant School
(0.60 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: South Road, , CB11 3DG
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
(0.61 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: South Road, , CB11 3DW