Ingatestone Infant School is a primary school in Ingatestone, serving pupils aged 4 to 7. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Ingatestone Infant School currently has around 138 pupils on roll, which is about 102% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 63% boys and 37% girls. Around 4.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (88.4%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Fryerning Lane, Ingatestone, CM4 0DF |
| Website: | www.ingatestone.essex.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01277352803 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Essex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Emily Cannon |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150748 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 135 |
| Number of Pupils: | 138 |
| Number of Boys: | 87 |
| Number of Girls: | 51 |
| White British | 88.40% | 122 |
| Other White | 2.20% | 3 |
| Other Black | 2.20% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.40% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 2 |
| African | 0.70% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.70% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingatestone Infant School Fryerning Lane , CM4 0DF | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ingatestone Infant School Fryerning Lane , CM4 0DF | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ingatestone and Fryerning Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School The Furlongs , CM4 0AL | - not rated | 451 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ingatestone and Fryerning Church of England Junior School The Furlongs , CM4 0AL | 3out of 4 | 451 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaretting Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Penny's Lane , Margaretting CM4 0HA | - not rated | 2,865 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglo European School Willow Green , CM4 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglo European School Willow Green , CM4 0DJ | - not rated | 594 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.