Wentworth Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

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Wentworth Primary School is a primary school in Maldon for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 3rd of 8 primary schools in Maldon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 14 March 2013, report published 28 March 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 2 March 2023

Pupils are incredibly proud to attend Wentworth Primary School. They know and understand their school rules to 'be kind, be safe and be responsible'. Pupils work hard in lessons to ensure they are 'striving for excellence'. This attitude helps them to achieve well and reach the high expectations that staff have of them. Pupils appreciate the numerous learning opportunities they have within and outside the broad curriculum they learn in school. Trips, visitors and events, for example Viking Days, add to what pupils learn in lessons. Pupils enjoy the opportunities they have to learn musical instruments and represent the school in sporting events. They also value the chance to hold positions of responsibilities, for example as peer mediators or as members of the eco-council. Pupils behave well during lessons and when on the school playground. They look after each other and include each other in the games they play. Older pupils are proud to act as 'buddies' for younger pupils in school. This helps to develop relationships and teaches older pupils how to be responsible role models. Bullying is very rare. Should it happen, staff are quick to deal with it. Pupils are happy and safe at school.

What the school should improve

  • There are some inconsistencies in how teachers check what pupils have learned. This means there are occasions when staff do not identify or address misconceptions. Leaders must ensure there is a consistent approach to checking what pupils know and have remembered so that pupils secure a deep understanding of the planned curriculum.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

58 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths67%

67%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths9%

9%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

437 pupils on roll, with places for 445

Eligible for free school meals15.1%

15.1%, 11.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0.7%

0.7%, 20.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14%

14%, 0.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.7%

2.7%, 3.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Wentworth Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Limebrook Primary School and Nursery0.5 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
All Saints Maldon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good48% met the expected standard
Maldon Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good46% met the expected standard
Maldon Court Preparatory School0.7 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon0.7 milesOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Dawn Dack
Address
Viking Road, Maldon, CM9 6JN
Local authority
Essex
URN
114933

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.