St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald, Brentwood
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Peter's excels at teaching the fundamentals of reading, writing and maths from the start, giving children a strong foundation for all future learning. The school maintains a remarkably calm, positive atmosphere where pupils are respectful, well-behaved and eager to learn. Teachers expertly adapt their teaching to support every child, including those with special needs or disadvantages, ensuring no one falls behind.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional achievement with pupils attaining above national average in reading, writing and mathematics, improving year-on-year
- Strong focus on early reading, writing and mathematics from Reception ensures children secure basic skills rapidly
- Calm school atmosphere with excellent behaviour and attendance well above national average
- Highly ambitious, carefully designed curriculum with precise lesson structure that supports all learners, especially those with additional needs
- Comprehensive inclusion systems ensuring disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND receive targeted, effective support
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with leaders fulfilling all specific responsibilities and establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, resulting in pupils feeling safe.
Extracurricular Activities
School councillors, play leaders, eco-ambassadors, librarians, Heritage Week celebrations
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is an exceptionally well-run school where pupils achieve outstanding results and thrive in a calm, supportive environment. Leaders have created a highly ambitious curriculum with meticulous attention to basic skills, resulting in above-average attainment across all subjects.
At a Glance
3.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 98%. Maths has remained stable at around 100%. Writing has remained stable at around 98%.
Class Sizes
30.4
Avg class size
30.5
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
11
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
129%
Over capacity
454 pupils
352 capacity
102 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Brentwood
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Brentwood
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)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.65174%
Overall absence
4.10959%
Persistent absence
365
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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