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Council: Essex

Roseacres Primary School

Bishop's Stortford, Essex - CM22 6QY

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“We aim to provide a happy, safe and caring environment for the school community.”

PrimarySince 2015Ofsted: Good

Roxwell Church of England Primary School

Chelmsford, Essex - CM1 4PE

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“We are a Church of England School and so our values and vision are important to us. The values are talked about in class and assemblies and the children and staff know them well.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

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Roydon Primary Academy

Harlow, Essex - CM19 5HN

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Roydon Primary Academy our vision is to empower all children to fulfil their true potential through excellent education provision that inspires academic success and nurtures whole-child personal development.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Runwell Community Primary School

Wickford, Essex - SS11 7BJ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“At Runwell we strive to equip all pupils with the skills needed to meet their full potential through an innovative, specialised and knowledge rich curriculum. We are committed to providing a positive, safe and stimulating environment for children to learn, where all are valued.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Ryedene Primary and Nursery School

Basildon, Essex - SS16 4SY

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Once completed, you can return by hand or post to the above address or by email to admin@ryedene.essex.sch.uk”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Saffron Walden County High School

Saffron Walden, Essex - CB11 4UH

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“When parents choose a school for their children they are looking for a match between their values and those of the school. Our ethos at County High ensures our success and we know that when parents and carers share our values and expectations that their children will get the most out of the school.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Shalford Primary School

Braintree, Essex - CM7 5EZ

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“We teach our values through everything we do and through our daily assemblies and Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) curriculum. Values displays are an integral part of our learning environment.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Bishop's Stortford, Essex - CM22 7LU

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Sheering CE Primary School’s vision and values have been shaped in partnership with pupils, staff, governors, school leaders, the local church and families. They provide a shared foundation for decision-making, relationships and daily practice across the school.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement

Shenfield High School

Brentwood, Essex - CM15 8RY

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Shenfield High School provides learning for life. This focus underpins everything we do. Founded in 1962, our school has a deep-rooted tradition of providing a rounded educational experience for students supported by a strong set of values. In a rapidly changing world this is of vital importance.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School

Brentwood, Essex - CM15 9AL

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“Since 1865 a school has stood on this same site in Shenfield and throughout its history to the present day, the school has played an important role in the local community and parish.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Shorefields School

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex - CO15 6HF

“We are very proud of our school and what we provide to our pupils, families and wider community.”

Not applicableEstablishedNo rating on record

Silver End Academy

Witham, Essex - CM8 3RZ

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Silver End Academy, we are committed to ensuring that all children grow to be independent, resourceful, adaptable and successful learners.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Sir Frederick Gibberd College

Harlow, Essex - CM18 6RN

“At SFG, we firmly believe in the transformative power of education. It serves as the cornerstone of our ethos, opening doors of opportunity and shaping futures.”

SecondarySince 2019Ofsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement

Sir Martin Frobisher Academy

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex - CO15 2QH

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Sir Martin Frobisher Academy, our vision is to create a safe, ambitious, and inclusive learning community where every child is empowered to succeed academically, socially, and personally.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

South Benfleet Primary School

Benfleet, Essex - SS7 5HA

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At South Benfleet Primary School, we are dedicated to fostering a strong sense of community where every child feels happy, valued and supported. We nurture positive relationships between pupils, staff, and families, helping children develop kindness, empathy and respect, for themselves and others.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

South Green Infant School

Billericay, Essex - CM11 2TG

Nursery - Year 2 (ages 3-7)

“• To have high expectations of good behaviour, attitude and personal endeavour in all areas of the curriculum.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

South Green Junior School

Billericay, Essex - CM12 9RJ

Year 3 - Year 6 (ages 7-11)

“South Green Juniors is an innovative, inclusive school with ambitious aspirations for all. We foster independence and resilience, equipping our pupils with a strong set of values that enable them to flourish as learners and to become responsible, caring citizens.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Southview School

Witham, Essex - CM8 2TA

“At Southview School we strive to create a happy school where children feel safe and are confident to 'give things a go'. Whilst we aim for a relaxed atmosphere, we really do work our children hard!”

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery

Harwich, Essex - CO12 4LB

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Our vision is for children to have equal rights to a high quality education regardless of their background. They will have access to learning within an exciting, inspiring and nurturing environment, challenging social, cultural and economic inequalities in society today.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Springfield Primary School

Chelmsford, Essex - CM1 6XW

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Springfield Primary School, we want our children to be happy and confident, be sociable and enthusiastic and feel listened to. We want them to feel safe, love learning and respect each other.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good