Saffron Walden County High SchoolAudley End Road , Saffron Walden

Saffron Walden County High School is a secondary school in Saffron Walden, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Saffron Walden County High School currently has around 2119 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.3% boys and 51.7% girls. Around 9.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.8%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.1%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (91%) , including 73% who stay in school sixth forms and 11% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .