Best 3 Primary schools in Stansted – comparison

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School (Primary) in Stansted; Bentfield Primary School and Nursery (Primary) in Stansted — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School and Bentfield Primary School and Nursery. They are primary phase and foundation school and community school type located around Stansted, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School), published Mar 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School (Mar 2022). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 450, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–20–25%; all under Essex local authority.

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Attribute	St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School CM24 8FE	Bentfield Primary School and Nursery CM24 8DX
Phase / Type	Primary • Foundation school	Primary • Community school
Location	Stansted Essex CM24 8FE	Stansted Essex CM24 8DX
Latest Ofsted	2 13 Mar 2022	2 18 May 2018
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	315	236
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Essex (881)	Essex (881)
Website	www.stmarysstansted.co.uk	www.bentfieldprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone	01279812212	01279813626
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School

CM24 8FE

Phase / Type: Primary • Foundation school
Location: Stansted
Essex
CM24 8FE
Ofsted: 2 13 Mar 2022
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Essex (881)
Website: www.stmarysstansted.co.uk
Telephone: 01279812212

Bentfield Primary School and Nursery

CM24 8DX

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Stansted
Essex
CM24 8DX
Ofsted: 2 18 May 2018
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Essex (881)
Website: www.bentfieldprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01279813626

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.