Schools in Saffron Walden
There are 16 schools in Saffron Walden on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 14 primary and 2 secondary schools, under Essex local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Saffron Walden (14)
- Ashdon Primary SchoolCommunity school · CB10 2HB
- Clavering Primary SchoolCommunity school · CB11 4PE
- Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · CB11 3LE
- Great Chesterford Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converter · CB10 1NN
- Great Sampford Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · CB10 2RL
- Katherine Semar Infant SchoolAcademy converter · CB11 4DU
- Katherine Semar Junior SchoolAcademy converter · CB11 4DU
- R A Butler Infant SchoolAcademy converter · CB11 3DG
- R A Butler Junior SchoolAcademy converter · CB11 3DG
- Radwinter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CB10 2TX
- Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CB11 3YG
- St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CB10 1BQ
- St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron WaldenAcademy converter · CB11 3DW
- Wimbish Primary AcademyAcademy converter · CB10 2XE
Secondary schools in Saffron Walden (2)
- Joyce Frankland Academy, NewportAcademy converter · CB11 3TR
- Saffron Walden County High SchoolAcademy converter · CB11 4UH
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Saffron Walden?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 16 open schools with a Saffron Walden address (as of 5 June 2026), including 14 primary and 2 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Saffron Walden guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Saffron Walden?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.