Runwell Community Primary School

StatePrimary+ Nursery

InspectedPrimaryAges 2–11419 pupils

Canewdon Gardens, Runwell, SS11 7BJWebsite01268735329

Inspected419 pupilsAges 2–11

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Dec 2024

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Ages2 - 11

Pupils419

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Pupils419

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

2 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

419 / 420 (100%)

Head Teacher

Mrs Charlotte Castle

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 61%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

40%

Would recommend

5.3%

Absence rate

Avg 5.7%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.3%vs 5.7% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.3%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence13.0%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate7.5%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support11.5%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans0.9%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder17 pupils (33%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health13 pupils (25%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty9 pupils (17%)

Speech, Language & Communication5 pupils (10%)

Physical Disability3 pupils (6%)

Specific Learning Difficulty2 pupils (4%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (2%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (2%)

Not Assessed1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)20

Teaching assistants (FTE)12

Support staff (FTE)26

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils419

Free school meals19.6%

English as additional language3.8%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British82.3%

White Other3.6%

Black African2.6%

Mixed White & Caribbean2.1%

Gypsy/Roma1.7%

Mixed Other1.4%

Unclassified1.4%

Mixed White & Asian1.4%

Other1.0%

White Irish0.5%

Black Caribbean0.5%

Mixed White & African0.5%

Asian Other0.2%

Black Other0.2%

Traveller Irish0.2%

Bangladeshi0.2%

2024-25

Parent View

40.0%

of parents would recommend

122 responses

Informed★90.0%

Happy child70.0%

Well taught70.0%

Good progress70.0%

Safe50.0%

Well led50.0%

Good behaviour40.0%

Well looked after30.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠10.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Oct 2025

Trust Performance

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership

KS4

Attainment 848.4

Progress 80.10

EBacc entry54.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£6,283

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,117 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,057

Support staff£1,128

Premises£276

Energy£123

Learning resources£175

Income per pupil£5,695

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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