Best 3 Secondary schools in Saffron Walden – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Saffron Walden County High School (Secondary) in Saffron Walden; Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport (Secondary) in Saffron Walden — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Saffron Walden County High School and Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Saffron Walden, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Saffron Walden County High School), published May 2024. The lowest is 2 (Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport), published Sep 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Saffron Walden County High School (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,550, combined total ≈ 3,100, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–10–15%; spread across trusts such as Saffron Academy Trust and Anglian Learning.

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Attribute	Saffron Walden County High School CB11 4UH	Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport CB11 3TR
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4UH	Saffron Walden Essex CB11 3TR
Latest Ofsted	1 13 May 2024	2 20 Sep 2023
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 2,100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	2050	1030
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Saffron Academy Trust	Anglian Learning
Website	www.swchs.net	joycefrankland.org
Telephone	01799513030	01799540237
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Saffron Walden County High School

CB11 4UH

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Saffron Walden
Essex
CB11 4UH
Ofsted: 1 13 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 2,100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Saffron Academy Trust
Website: www.swchs.net
Telephone: 01799513030

Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport

CB11 3TR

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Saffron Walden
Essex
CB11 3TR
Ofsted: 2 20 Sep 2023
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Anglian Learning
Website: joycefrankland.org
Telephone: 01799540237

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.