Saffron Walden County High School

Saffron Walden County High School is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 43% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £563,761. Over a 12 month period, 289 crimes were recorded within the same radius.

Overview

Ranked against other schools in England, the relative standing in academic performance, property affordability and neighbourhood safety is shown in the radar chart. In general, the bigger the triangle the better.

Academic Performance measured on the proportion of A* - A grades in Maths and English Language for GCSE and Maths and Biology for A Levels. Drilldown below for performance across all other subjects. Key Stage 2, is measured on the proportion of pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing.

Property Affordability based on the average property prices within a 1km radius of the school.

Neighbourhood Safety derived from the number of crimes recorded within a 1km radius of the school.

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School Info

School Type

Selection Policy

Gender *Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding

Academic Performance

A Level - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and Biology

43%

Mathematics

49%

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79

Biology

31%

Chemistry

44%

Physics

38%

Mathematics Further

65%

Psychology

29%

History

23%

Sociology

26%

English Literature

45%

English Language

4%

Business Studies Single

36%

Geography

25%

Economics

55%

Government and Politics

30%

Art and Design Photography

22%

Art and Design

50%

Drama and Theatre Studies

32%

Media Film Tv Studies

21%

Film Studies

23%

Music

44%

Music Technology

13%

Spanish

67%

French

57%

Classical Civilisation

18%

Geology

27%

Environmental Science

21%

Art and Design 3d Studies

29%

GCSE - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and English Language

37%

Mathematics

40%

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299

English Language

33%

English Literature

38%

Physics

85%

Chemistry

90%

Biology

89%

Science: Double Award

26%

Geography

43%

Computer Studies Computing

62%

History

50%

Religious Studies

42%

Music

79%

Dance

78%

Drama and Theatre Studies

56%

Physical Education Sports Studies

29%

Business Studies: Single

39%

French

60%

Latin

96%

German

35%

Spanish

71%

Design and Technology

36%

Art and Design Textiles

44%

Art and Design

34%

Art and Design 3d Studies

31%

DandT Food Technology

17%

Property Prices

Average property prices near school

Detached average

Semi-detached average

Terraced average

Flats/Maisonettes average

Neighbourhood Safety

Recorded within a 1km radius in a 12 month period

289

Anti-social behaviour

30

Violence and sexual offences

101

Vehicle crime

15

Shoplifting

23

Burglary

22

Criminal damage and arson

23

Public order

25

Robbery

1

Theft from the person

5

Other theft

30

Drugs

6

Bicycle theft

0

Other crime

5

Possession of weapons

3

Headteacher: Ms Polly Lankester

Local Authority: Essex

Telephone: 01799513030

Website: www.swchs.net

Address: Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH

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