R A Butler Infant School, Saffron Walden
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2015 inspection — up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
9.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
58 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
30.0
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
4
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
271 pupils
270 capacity
1 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Saffron Walden
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Saffron Walden
Admissions Demand - Essex
Places available
17,913
Applications
15,619
Got 1st preference
90.3%
Got preferred school
98.4%
Primary admissions across Essex (2025/26)
Inspection History(6)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.32854%
Overall absence
4.83871%
Persistent absence
186
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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