Ashdon Primary School, Saffron Walden

From the headteacher's welcome: "Ashdon Primary School is a very special place. As a small village school, every child is known, valued, and nurtured to reach their unique potential. I am immensely proud of our excellent team of dedicated teachers and support staff who work alongside our enthusiastic and resilient pupils to create a vibrant learning community."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include running, cooking, art and cheerleading.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £3.50 per day.

In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Ashdon Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 40% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 76% in Essex and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 77% in reading and 85% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 7 families put Ashdon Primary School as their first choice and 19 named it as one of their preferences, for 7 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ashdon Primary School are Castle Camps Church of England (Controlled) Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 79% reading, 79% maths); Linton Heights Junior School (3.2 miles, Good, 84% reading, 83% maths); Linton CofE Infant School (3.2 miles, Good); and Radwinter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (3.2 miles, Good, 88% reading, 63% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Ashdon Primary School.

13.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (79%) and Mixed (9%).

Ashdon Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ashdon Primary School.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rose & Crown (outside), 140 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often drug offences and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Essex (97).

Ashdon Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.