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Saffron Walden County High School

Ofsted: OutstandingSecondary school in Essex (CB11 4UH). 2,119 pupils. Last OEIF inspection: March 2024.

Is Saffron Walden County High School in Essex rated Outstanding by Ofsted?

Saffron Walden County High School (Essex, CB11 4UH) is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, with 2119 pupils, following an inspection in March 2024. It is a secondary school. Source: Ofsted management information (as at 31 May 2026, OGL v3.0). GeraLearn re-dates this monthly.

Source:Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information·As of 31 May 2026 · updated monthly · last refreshed

School profile

School nameSaffron Walden County High School
Ofsted gradeOutstanding (1/4)
Latest OEIF inspectionMarch 2024
PhaseSecondary
School typeAcademy Converter
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
PostcodeCB11 4UH
Pupils2,119
Ofsted URN136776

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GCSE and KS4 results in Essex

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Ofsted school quality in Essex

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Saffron Walden County High School — FAQ

What is Saffron Walden County High School's Ofsted rating?
Saffron Walden County High School is rated Outstanding (grade 1/4) by Ofsted, based on its inspection in March 2024. Ofsted's overall-effectiveness grades are: 1 = Outstanding, 2 = Good, 3 = Requires improvement, 4 = Inadequate. This rating comes from Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026, published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Where is Saffron Walden County High School located?
Saffron Walden County High School is a secondary school located in Essex (postcode: CB11 4UH), in the East of England of England. Its Ofsted URN is 136776.
How can I see the full Ofsted inspection report for Saffron Walden County High School?
The full published Ofsted inspection report for Saffron Walden County High School is available on the official Ofsted website. GeraLearn links directly to the report — see the "View full Ofsted report" link on this page.
What are the GCSE or KS4 results for schools in Essex?
GeraLearn's GCSE results pages show DfE Key Stage 4 performance data for Essex, including Progress 8 score and percentage achieving grade 4+ in English and maths (2023/24 academic year). School-level KS4 results are available on the DfE Compare School Performance website.

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Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information, as at 31 May 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. Ofsted URN: 136776. No figure is modelled or estimated by GeraLearn.