Best primary schools in Saffron Walden (2026)
Saffron Walden has 4 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden, in the top 1% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 80%, against 62% for England. 3 are in England's top 10%, and 1 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 1% in England |
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden Saffron Walden · Roman Catholic |
92% | 94% | 16% | No rating | |
2 Top 5% in England |
R A Butler Junior School Saffron Walden |
78% | 82% | 33% | Outstanding | |
3 Top 6% in England |
Katherine Semar Junior School Saffron Walden |
80% | 79% | 22% | Not judged | |
4 Top 18% in England |
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Saffron Walden · Church of England |
71% | 65% | 26% | No rating |
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Questions
What is the best primary school in Saffron Walden?
On exam results over the last three years, St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden is the top-ranked primary school in Saffron Walden, in the top 1% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.