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Saffron Walden County High School

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Saffron Walden County High School

Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH

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Pupils
2,119
Ages
11-18
FSM
9.9%
Attainment 8
59.7
Ofsted
Outstanding
Mar 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
59.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
46.1%
Basics 9-5
66.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
55.1%
EBacc APS
5.57
EBacc 9-5
41.3%
EBacc 9-4
49.2%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
39.97
A*-A Grades
33.8%
A*-B Grades
67.5%
AAB+ %
20.2%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 333 students entered

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About Saffron Walden County High School

Saffron Walden County High School is a secondary school in Saffron Walden, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 59.7. The school has around 2,119 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Saffron Walden County High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2024 — Outstanding
  2. May 2012 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Saffron Walden County High School

What is Saffron Walden County High School's Ofsted rating?
Saffron Walden County High School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Saffron Walden County High School's latest exam results?
Saffron Walden County High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 59.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Saffron Walden County High School located?
Saffron Walden County High School is a secondary school in Saffron Walden, Essex (CB11 4UH).
How many pupils attend Saffron Walden County High School?
Saffron Walden County High School has around 2,119 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Saffron Walden County High School with other schools?
View Saffron Walden County High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Essex.