R A Butler Junior School Catchment Area
R A Butler Junior School is a academy converter primary school in Saffron Walden, Essex , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 384 pupils, and a capacity of 384 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
7–11
Age range
384
Pupils
384
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
R A Butler Junior School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, R A Butler Junior School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Essex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Essex catchment area documents →R A Butler Junior School — School Information
- Full address
- South Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 3DG
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 7–11 years
- Free school meals
- 11.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136328
Other Primary Schools in Saffron Walden
If R A Butler Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Saffron Walden are the next closest alternatives.
Ashdon Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CB10 2HB
Clavering Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CB11 4PE
Great Sampford Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CB10 2RL
Rickling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CB11 3YG
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CB10 1BQ
Radwinter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CB10 2TX
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Frequently Asked Questions — R A Butler Junior School
Is R A Butler Junior School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — R A Butler Junior School currently has 384 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 384 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for R A Butler Junior School? ▾
Admission to R A Butler Junior School is managed by Essex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does R A Butler Junior School cover? ▾
R A Butler Junior School is a primary school in Saffron Walden, Essex, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for R A Butler Junior School? ▾
R A Butler Junior School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.