Cressing Primary School
Braintree Road, Tye Green, Cressing, Braintree, CM77 8JEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Cressing Primary School is a primary school in Braintree for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 5th of 16 primary schools in Braintree. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2011.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 September 2011, report published 13 October 2011
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 September 2023
Pupils enjoy coming to Cressing Primary School because staff listen to them and value their views. Pupils feel cared for and appreciate the priority that is given to their personal development. They know exactly what it means to care and demonstrate this in their day- to-day experiences. Pupils know who to speak to if they have concerns. As a result, pupils feel happy and safe. Pupils learn about differences and how to respect one another. One pupil said, 'This is a very safe place to be yourself.' Pupils at Cressing believe that all of them can achieve well. Pupils relish their lessons and are positive about what they can learn. The air of positivity stems from the respect staff model for pupils. Pupils focus and engage at all times, for example during the shared singing assemblies or during lesson explanations. Pupils learn a curriculum designed to prepare them to be well-rounded citizens. This builds on the academic curriculum of the school. Staff model the values they expect of pupils. As a result, classrooms are calm environments. Pupils are well prepared to be responsible members of the school community.
What the school should improve
- In some curriculum areas, teachers do not have a secure knowledge of the subjects they teach. As a result, some staff cannot deliver the curriculum as leaders intend meaning pupils develop misconceptions and gaps in their knowledge. The school should ensure they train all staff to deliver the curriculum as leaders intend.
- Many subject leaders are new in role. They do not check the quality of education in their subject area effectively. Leaders should ensure they are given the time and training to be fully effective in their role when checking the quality of education in subjects that they lead.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
205 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Cressing Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckers Green Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| White Notley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| John Ray Infant School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| John Ray Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Silver End Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 45% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ATTAIN ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Stewart Caplen
- Phone
- 01376583397
- Address
- Braintree Road, Tye Green, Cressing, Braintree, CM77 8JE
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 148306
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.