Katherine Semar Junior School
Academy converterPrimaryAges 7–11Mixed
Ross Close, Saffron Walden, CB11 4DU
Headteacher · Mrs Julie Puxley
From Get Information About Schools (DfE), updated 11 September 2026. Report a correction
Key facts
Pupils256Capacity 270
OfstedGraded inspectionInspected 11 March 2025
TrustSaffron Academy Trust
Free school meals13.3%
Ofsted
Inspection on 11 March 2025. Ofsted no longer gives an overall grade.
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 3 applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Essex council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in EssexNearby schools for the same ages
- St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden0.6 mi
- R A Butler Junior School0.7 mi
- St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School1.2 mi
- Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy2.3 mi
- Newport Primary School2.6 mi