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Saffron Walden, Essex
Katherine Semar Junior School
Katherine Semar Junior School is a academy converter in Saffron Walden, Essex. The school has 249 pupils on roll.
Academy converter Primary Ages 7–11 249 PupilsURN 141572
Ofsted Report
Inspected March 2025
Quality of EducationOutstanding
Behaviour and AttitudesOutstanding
Personal DevelopmentOutstanding
Leadership and ManagementOutstanding
Safeguarding✓ Effective
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How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 60%
79%↑ +19pp
KS2 RWM Expected
Nat. avg: 73%
88%↑ +15pp
Reading Expected
Nat. avg: 73%
91%↑ +18pp
Maths Expected
Nat. avg: 72%
85%↑ +13pp
Writing Expected
Nat. avg: 94.5%
96.9%↑ +2pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 20.4
18.9↑ +2pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
12.4%↓ -11pp
Free School Meals
249 / 270
92%
Capacity
About
School overview
Katherine Semar Junior School is a academy converter in Saffron Walden, Essex. The school has 249 pupils on roll.
School Details
Headteacher
Julie Puxley
Age Range
7 — 11
School Hours
Contact school for details
Telephone
01799521120
Website
Address
Saffron Walden, CB11 4DU
Local Authority
Essex
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Clubs & Activities · 12 available
Art
Band
Computing
Cricket
Football
French
Music
Netball
Reading
Science
Swimming
Philosophy for Children (P4C)
Awards & Accreditations
Healthy Schools
Promoting pupil wellbeing
Music Mark
Excellence in music education
Nurturing Schools Award
Recognised achievement
Katherine Semar Junior