What is the best primary school in Essex?

On our composite score, Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Essex, with a grade A. The score is one view of a school: each profile shows the figures behind it, and the list above ranks every scored primary school in the area.

How many primary schools are there in Essex?

There are 629 primary schools in Essex with a composite score on FindGreatSchools. Schools too new to have published results, and independent and special schools, are listed on their own pages.

How are primary schools in Essex ranked?

By our composite score, which blends four domains (Ofsted inspection, attainment, progress and engagement) into a grade from A to F. Schools are ordered by score weighted by data completeness, so a school with thin data cannot leapfrog a well-measured one. The method and weights are published in full.

When do I apply for a primary school place in Essex?

Applications for Reception places in Essex starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

The best primary schools in Essex

Compare 629 top-rated primary schools in Essex, ranked by Ofsted ratings, SATs results, attendance and progress. Top of the list: Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School.

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Compare the top two side by side: Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School vs Scotts Primary School

The best primary schools in Essex

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Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School

Scotts Primary School

St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Perryfields Junior School

Lee Chapel Primary School

Nelmes Primary School

Quarry Hill Academy

St Anne Line Catholic Junior School

Dilkes Academy

Woodford Green Primary School

St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Kenningtons Primary Academy

Aldersbrook Primary School

Cleveland Road Primary School

Highfields Primary School

Kingston Primary School

Concordia Academy

Quilters Junior School

Warren Junior School

Hacton Primary School

Stisted Church of England Primary Academy

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden

St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald

Rush Green Primary School

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