SchoolScoresDanbury Park Community Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Well Lane, Danbury, Well Lane, Danbury, CM3 4AB
01245 224994 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 May 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
99 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Essex comparisons use the 223 of its 444 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 221 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 83rd highest of 223 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Essex. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 105th highest of 223 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Essex. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 83rd highest of 223 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Essex. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 29 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 51st highest of 167 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Essex. Higher than 60% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59% | 50% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 79 parents who had raised a concern Joint 76th highest of 218 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Essex. Higher than 58% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 43rd highest of 223 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Essex. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Essex figures pool parents at the Essex schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
38 pupils in this year group.
71% — 8 points above the Essex average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 18% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 95% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 87% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Essex. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 41 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (71%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 87 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.4
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 424th highest of 444 state primary schools in Essex. Higher than 4% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 21.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 394th highest of 444 state primary schools in Essex. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 339th highest of 444 state primary schools in Essex. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.5% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 333rd highest of 444 state primary schools in Essex. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 56th lowest of 443 state primary schools in Essex. Lower than 82% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 26th lowest of 443 state primary schools in Essex. Lower than 92% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 13.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 444 state primary schools in Essex. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 444 state primary schools in Essex. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 230th highest of 443 state primary schools in Essex. Higher than 63% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.7 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 62nd highest of 443 state primary schools in Essex. Higher than 90% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.8 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 119th highest of 417 state primary schools in Essex. Higher than 70% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 18.9% | 13.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Heathcote School 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St John CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Elm Green Preparatory School 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Priory Primary School, Bicknacre 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Baddow Hall Infant School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Baddow Hall Junior School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodham Walter CofE Primary Academy 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), some aspects weaker 2024 · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- East Hanningfield CofE Primary Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barnes Farm Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Danbury Park Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Danbury Park Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 May 2024.
How did Danbury Park Community Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Danbury Park Community Primary School?
96% of the 99 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Danbury Park Community Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Danbury Park Community Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 41 families put Danbury Park Community Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 29 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 114992.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.