SchoolScoresSt Peter's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Wigley Bush Lane, South Weald, Brentwood, CM14 5QN
01277 215577 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 18 November 2025 , published 12 March 2026.
In short: 1 exceptional, 6 strong, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
126 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Essex comparisons use the 24 of its 444 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 420 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 6th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Essex. Higher than 85% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 94% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 8th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Essex. Higher than 82% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 94% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Essex. Higher than 92% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 88% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 95 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Essex. Higher than 85% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 85% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 19 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Essex. Higher than 93% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 77% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 8th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Essex. Higher than 79% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 93% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 28%). 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
98% — 35 points above the Essex average, and 36 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 98% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 28% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 98% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 98% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 100% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 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 2 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 110 |
| Of those, offered a place | 59 (54%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 230 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.7 · 2026: 1.8
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.
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 18th highest of 19 state primary schools in Brentwood. Higher than 1% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 21.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 19 state primary schools in Brentwood. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 19th highest of 19 state primary schools in Brentwood. Higher than 1% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 16th highest of 19 state primary schools in Brentwood. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Brentwood. Lower than 89% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 19 state primary schools in Brentwood. Lower than 94% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 13.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Brentwood. Lower than 68% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 10th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Brentwood. Lower than 68% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 19 state primary schools in Brentwood. Higher than 78% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.1 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 9th highest of 19 state primary schools in Brentwood. Higher than 68% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.8 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 10th highest of 19 state primary schools in Brentwood. Higher than 30% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.4% | 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
- Holly Trees Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Drapers' Maylands Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 1 exceptional, 5 strong, 1 expected · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Larchwood Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ursuline Preparatory School 1.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Helen's Catholic Infant and Nursery School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- St Helen's Catholic Junior School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Aided Primary School, Brentwood 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Warley Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harold Court Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Peter's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 18 November 2025. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 1 exceptional, 6 strong, and safeguarding was met.
How did St Peter's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 98% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 36 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Peter's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald?
98% of the 126 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend St Peter's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Peter's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 110 families put St Peter's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald as their first choice for 60 places: about 2 first-choice applications for every place. 59 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 115164.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.