Ingatestone and Fryerning CofE Junior School

Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England

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The Furlongs, Ingatestone, CM4 0AL

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OfstedGoodInspected 25 September 2014, before conversion
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths71%England 62% · 2024/25
2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Ingatestone.
Higher than 67% of 14,185 state primary schools in England.
Pupils189Room for 192 Pupil numbers in January of each year: 187 in 2019, 187 in 2021, 186 in 2022, 191 in 2023, 191 in 2024, 192 in 2025, 189 in 2026. Across England, primary state school pupil numbers were down 4% from 2019 to 2025.
Free school meals6%of pupils eligible now

Ofsted inspection

Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 25 September 2014. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).

This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.

AreaGrade
Quality of educationGood
Outcomes for pupilsGood
Leadership and managementGood

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Results

Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25

48 pupils in this year group.

71% — 8 points above the Essex average, and 9 points above the England average.

MeasureThis schoolEssexEngland
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths 71% 63% 62%
Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths 15% 10% 8%
Met the expected standard in reading 83% 77% 75%
Met the expected standard in writing 77% 73% 72%
Met the expected standard in maths 81% 76% 74%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. 108 106 106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. 107 105 105
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, over time
50% 60% 70% 80% England 2022/23: 60%England 2023/24: 61%England 2024/25: 62% This school 2022/23: 65%This school 2023/24: 75%This school 2024/25: 71% This school England 62% 2022/23 65% 2023/24 75% 2024/25 71%

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.

This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.

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Pupils, staff and SEND

PupilsThis schoolEssexEngland
Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years
4th highest of 5 state primary schools in Ingatestone.
Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
11.5% 21.7%* 26.3%
With an education, health and care plan
2nd highest of 5 state primary schools in Ingatestone.
Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
3.1% 2.9%* 3.5%
Receiving special educational needs support
2nd highest of 5 state primary schools in Ingatestone.
Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
16.1% 13.9%* 15.0%
English as an additional language
3rd highest of 5 state primary schools in Ingatestone.
Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
4.2% 12.2%* 23.4%
Overall absence (sessions missed)
4th lowest of 5 state primary schools in Ingatestone.
Lower than 46% of 16,640 state primary schools in England.
5.1% 5.3%* 5.2%
Persistently absent (missed 10% or more)
1st lowest of 5 state primary schools in Ingatestone.
Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England.
8.3% 13.0%* 13.0%
Suspensions per 100 pupils
2nd lowest of 5 state primary schools in Ingatestone.
Lower than 50% of 16,651 state primary schools in England.
1.0 3.3 2.5
Pupils suspended at least once
3rd lowest of 5 state primary schools in Ingatestone.
Lower than 38% of 16,651 state primary schools in England.
1.0% 1.4% 1.1%
Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils 0.00% 0.03% 0.03%
Pupils per teacher
3rd highest of 5 state primary schools in Ingatestone.
Higher than 66% of 16,642 state primary schools in England.
21.9 21.9 20.7
Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff)
1st highest of 5 state primary schools in Ingatestone.
Higher than 94% of 16,653 state primary schools in England.
14.4 11.3 10.6
Teachers who left during the year
Joint 4th highest of 5 state primary schools in Ingatestone.
Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England.
0.0% 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

Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.

Questions parents ask

What is Ingatestone and Fryerning CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?

Ingatestone and Fryerning CofE Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 25 September 2014.

How did Ingatestone and Fryerning CofE Junior 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%.

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Page updated 26 September 2026.