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R A Butler Junior School

South Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 3DG

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Pupils

384

Ages

7-11

FSM

11.5%

Capacity

384

Ofsted

Outstanding

May 2024

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

93.0%

Writing

86.0%

Maths

93.0%

RWM Combined

82.0%

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About R A Butler Junior School

R A Butler Junior School is a primary school in Saffron Walden, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 82% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 384 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for R A Butler Junior School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

May 2024 — Outstanding
Nov 2022 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Jul 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about R A Butler Junior School

What is R A Butler Junior School's Ofsted rating?

R A Butler Junior School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are R A Butler Junior School's latest exam results?

R A Butler Junior School: KS2 2024/25: 82% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is R A Butler Junior School located?

R A Butler Junior School is a primary school in Saffron Walden, Essex (CB11 3DG).

How many pupils attend R A Butler Junior School?

R A Butler Junior School has around 384 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare R A Butler Junior School with other schools?

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