R A Butler Infant School
Academy converter in Saffron Walden, Essex.
School details
| Phase | Primary |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy converter |
| Age range | 5 to 7 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious character | None |
| Pupils on roll | 271 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 270 |
| Free school meals | 9.20% |
| Trust or sponsor | SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Address | South Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3DG |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | www.rab.academy |
| Telephone | 01799523651 |
| URN | 136325 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 6 November 2024, outcome: Improved significantly.
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
Nearby schools
- R A Butler Junior School (primary school, about 0.0 km)
- St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden (primary school, about 0.2 km)
- St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (primary school, about 0.8 km)
- Katherine Semar Infant School (primary school, about 1.2 km)
- Katherine Semar Junior School (primary school, about 1.2 km)
- Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy (primary school, about 4.9 km)
- Newport Primary School (primary school, about 5.1 km)
- Wimbish Primary Academy (primary school, about 5.7 km)
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