Saffron Walden County High School

Saffron Walden County High School is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 40% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £433,592. Over a 12 month period, 270 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

40%

Mathematics

44%

> Entries

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82

Biology

27%

Chemistry

52%

Physics

42%

Mathematics Further

54%

Psychology

40%

History

38%

Sociology

21%

English Literature

20%

English Language

14%

Business Studies Single

30%

Geography

25%

Economics

31%

Government and Politics

38%

Religious Studies

14%

Art and Design

50%

Drama and Theatre Studies

36%

Media Film Tv Studies

14%

Film Studies

35%

Music

38%

Music Technology

9%

Spanish

31%

French

56%

Classical Civilisation

33%

Geology

20%

Environmental Science

27%

Art and Design 3d Studies

24%

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

33%

Mathematics

33%

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291

English Language

33%

English Literature

36%

Physics

82%

Chemistry

90%

Biology

87%

Science: Double Award

24%

Geography

40%

Computer Studies Computing

54%

History

35%

Religious Studies

35%

Music

50%

Dance

38%

Drama and Theatre Studies

33%

Physical Education Sports Studies

27%

Business Studies: Single

32%

French

43%

Latin

85%

German

24%

Spanish

36%

Design and Technology

14%

Art and Design Textiles

60%

Art and Design

40%

Art and Design 3d Studies

43%

DandT Food Technology

19%

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

270

Anti-social behaviour

40

Violence and sexual offences

75

Vehicle crime

12

Shoplifting

30

Burglary

20

Criminal damage and arson

33

Public order

23

Robbery

2

Theft from the person

2

Other theft

16

Drugs

8

Bicycle theft

2

Other crime

6

Possession of weapons

1

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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