Saffron Walden County High School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 13% in England
1 of 4 in Uttlesford
Pupils
2,157
First preferences per place
1.19
2026/27
Absence
7.2%
2024/25
A level average
B
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 55.1 | 56.7 | 59.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57% | 62% | 66% | |
| Average English grade | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.1 | 5.5 | 5.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 65% | 68% | 75% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.30 | 0.28 | — |
84% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport · 2.0 mi · Good · Top 40% in England
- Linton Village College · 5.9 mi · Good · Top 30% in England
- Sawston Village College · 8.1 mi · No rating · Top 11% in England
- Forest Hall School · 8.6 mi · Report card · Bottom 28% in England
- Castle Manor Academy · 9.6 mi · No rating · Bottom 26% in England
- Avanti Grange Secondary School · 9.7 mi · Not judged
The neighbourhood
Saffron Walden County High School is in Audley End, Ashdon & the Chesterfords (typical home £500,000, crime very low).
What is Saffron Walden County High School's Ofsted rating?
Saffron Walden County High School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Saffron Walden County High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Saffron Walden County High School is in the top 13% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.