# Katherine Semar Junior School — Saffron Walden, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Students:** 120
- **Principal:** Mrs. J. Puxley

## Contact

- **Address:** Saffron Walden, United Kingdom
- **Phone:** 5880483
- **Website:** https://www.katherinesemar.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/saffron-walden/katherine-semar-junior-school-16324

## About

A nurturing school of exceptional quality. We have a bespoke INSPIRE curriculum, exceptional facilities, and a close-knit, supportive environment.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Sep 2013
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Sep 2013

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Exceptional School - My Child Thrives!: I'm so impressed with Katherine Semar Junior School. The staff are always friendly and supportive, and the facilities are amazing, especially the sports pitch and music rooms. My child is always excited to go to school and loves the INSPIRE curriculum. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Love the School's Approach to Learning: We've been really happy with Katherine Semar Junior School so far. The teachers are great, and the school's emphasis on creativity and curiosity really suits our child's personality. We also appreciate the effort the school puts into keeping parents informed through regular newsletters. *(Mar 2022)*
- **3/5** — Some Positives, Some Negatives: We've had a mixed experience at Katherine Semar Junior School. On the one hand, the school's remote learning resources were really helpful during the pandemic, and my child enjoyed the assembly videos. However, we've had some issues with communication from the school and feel that the homework load can be too high at times. *(Jan 2022)*
- **5/5** — A Great Learning Environment: My children attended Katherine Semar and had a fantastic time. The school's values of being curious, respectful, and kind really shine through in the way the teachers interact with the children. I was particularly impressed with the wraparound care and extracurricular clubs. *(May 2021)*

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