Voluntary controlled school Primary Open

Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Birchwood, Birchanger, Uttlesford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5QL

Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 5 May 2022). Last inspected 28 April 2026.

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97
Pupils
9.3%
Free school meals

About this school

Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school serving primary age pupils, located in Uttlesford, Hertfordshire. The school has 97 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 5 May 2022). Last inspected 28 April 2026. The Headteacher is Sharon Vessey. The school is administered by Essex local authority. The school has a Church of England religious character.

School details

Headteacher
Sharon Vessey
Local authority
Essex
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
URN
115127

Admissions

Applications for places at Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School are handled by the school or the local authority (Essex). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

64%
Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25
0%
Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25
  • The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
  • The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

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