Saffron Walden County High School

Saffron Walden County High School is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 37% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £566,678. Over a 12 month period, 347 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

37%

Mathematics

46%

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68

Biology

25%

Chemistry

48%

Physics

37%

Mathematics Further

47%

Psychology

32%

History

28%

Sociology

23%

English Literature

42%

English Language

8%

Business Studies Single

35%

Geography

20%

Economics

32%

Government and Politics

28%

Religious Studies

17%

Art and Design Photography

14%

Art and Design

45%

Art and Design Textiles

33%

Drama and Theatre Studies

27%

Media Film Tv Studies

14%

Film Studies

29%

Spanish

31%

French

50%

Classical Civilisation

25%

Geology

24%

Environmental Science

25%

Art and Design 3d Studies

35%

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

28%

Mathematics

29%

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294

English Language

28%

English Literature

35%

Physics

95%

Chemistry

82%

Biology

82%

Science: Double Award

12%

Geography

36%

Computer Studies Computing

43%

History

51%

Religious Studies

35%

Music

59%

Dance

64%

Drama and Theatre Studies

54%

Physical Education Sports Studies

27%

Business Studies: Single

26%

French

26%

Latin

85%

German

24%

Spanish

50%

Design and Technology

20%

Art and Design Textiles

80%

Art and Design

23%

Art and Design 3d Studies

33%

DandT Food Technology

12%

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

347

Anti-social behaviour

34

Violence and sexual offences

120

Vehicle crime

12

Shoplifting

21

Burglary

28

Criminal damage and arson

37

Public order

32

Robbery

5

Theft from the person

10

Other theft

33

Drugs

9

Bicycle theft

1

Other crime

5

Possession of weapons

0

Headteacher: Ms Polly Lankester

Local Authority: Essex

Telephone: 1799513030

Website: www.swchs.net

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

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