Bradfield Primary School, Manningtree
Bradfield Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Manningtree. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 232nd-highest of the 388 schools in Essex with published results, and 8,234th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Essex (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Bradfield Primary School in detail
Bradfield Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "We are delighted to welcome you to our school. We take great pride in being a part of this vibrant school community as do our children, parents, staff and governors."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Bradfield Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 76% in Essex and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 71% in reading and 59% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Bradfield Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Bradfield Primary School as their first choice and 41 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Bradfield Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Bradfield Primary School are Stourview Church of England Primary Academy (1.3 miles); Wix and Wrabness Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 89% reading, 94% maths); Highfields Primary School (2.6 miles, Outstanding, 81% reading, 83% maths); and Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 88% reading, 91% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Bradfield Primary School.
Stourview Church of England Primary AcademyWix and Wrabness Primary SchoolHighfields Primary SchoolLawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Who goes there
14.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 12 pupils (10.8%) received SEN support and 1 (0.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Mistley Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Village Maid (outside), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Essex (97).
Suspensions and exclusions
Bradfield Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2022 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
14.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 71% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 59% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 53% to 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
20.5
Avg class size
2
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Bradfield Primary School
NEWSLETTER 2.10.26
2 Oct 2026
NEWSLETTER 25.9.26
25 Sep 2026
NEWSLETTER 18.9.26
18 Sep 2026
NEWSLETTER 2 18.9.26
18 Sep 2026
NEWSLETTER 11.9.26
11 Sep 2026
NEWSLETTER 1 1.9.26
1 Sep 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Bradfield Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Bradfield Primary School is in Essex; for families living there:
- Essex's school travel policy: Education Transport Policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Essex is 9 (the median across 614 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Bradfield Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
119 pupils
120 places
1 spare place in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Manningtree
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Manningtree
Across Essex council
Places available
17,932
Applications
15,737
Got 1st preference
90.3%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All primary applications across Essex council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
12
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
11.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
111
Total Pupils
52
Boys
59
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
18.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,845
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,933
Per pupil
£984k
Total funding
£27k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.2%
Overall absence
5.5%
Persistent absence
109
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Bradfield Primary School
What are SATs results like at Bradfield Primary School?
Of the pupils at Bradfield Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 75% reached the expected standard in reading and 75% did so in maths.
What is Bradfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bradfield Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2022.
What is the catchment area for Bradfield Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Bradfield Primary School is oversubscribed, Essex allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Bradfield Primary School?
Bradfield Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Bradfield Primary School?
Classes at Bradfield Primary School average 20.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Bradfield Primary School?
Bradfield Primary School has around 111 pupils on roll. 14% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Bradfield Primary School?
4.2% of sessions were missed at Bradfield Primary School in 2024/25. 5.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Bradfield Primary School?
Apply through Essex's coordinated admissions process, naming Bradfield Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Bradfield Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Essex is 9 (the median across 614 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Bradfield Primary School?
Bradfield Primary School is at Heath Road, Bradfield, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2UZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)