R A Butler Infant School
South Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 3DGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
R A Butler Infant School is a primary school in Saffron Walden for ages 5 to 7. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 April 2015, report published 22 May 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 November 2024
Pupils are extremely happy here. It is a school where pupils thrive. This includes children in the early years and those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils know that adults want the very best for them. The inclusive, calm and harmonious environment helps pupils feel safe and well cared for. The school is incredibly ambitious for all pupils. Pupils have high attendance and develop a passion for learning. They achieve extremely well across a range of subjects. Pupils say lessons are the best part of school. They are curious and confident learners who talk about their work with immense pride. Pupils' behaviour in and beyond the classroom is exemplary. Pupils are extremely polite, courteous and friendly to each other. They work hard to demonstrate the school's values of the '6Rs' during their daily school life. They care and look out for others. There are warm and respectful relationships between everyone. The school offers an extensive range of clubs including gardening, karate and hockey. Pupils make full use of them. There are strong, trusting relationships between families and the school. Pupils and their parents and carers would unreservedly recommend the school to others.
Pupil numbers and mix
271 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near R A Butler Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| R A Butler Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 82% met the expected standard |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 94% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Katherine Semar Infant School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Not published |
| Katherine Semar Junior School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Emma Vincent
- Phone
- 01799523651
- Address
- South Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 3DG
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 136325
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.