Is Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 14 March 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 346th of 430 primary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 65% of pupils at Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy 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).

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Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy

Tollesbury Road, Tolleshunt D'Arcy, Maldon, CM9 8UB

Local ranking346th of 430 primary schools in Essex

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 14 March 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 65.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 6.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 82.0%
Writing (Expected): 71.0%
Maths (Expected): 88.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 59.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 17

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 111
Boys: 56 (51%)
Girls: 54 (49%)
Capacity: 210 (52% full)
SEND: 18.9%
FSM Eligible: 10.8%
EAL: 0.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.7%
SEN Support: 16.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 14.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 7.5
Budget per Pupil: £7,937/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 85.6%
Gypsy/Roma: 6.3%
White Other: 3.6%
Black African: 1.8%
White Traveller: 0.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.9%
Mixed Other: 0.9%

85.6%

White British

6.3%

Gypsy/Roma

3.6%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01621860253

office@darcyschool.co.uk

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Tollesbury Road

Maldon, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 147403
UKPRN: 10084214
Establishment No.: 3660
Trust: CANONIUM LEARNING TRUST

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