The short version
Below-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 23% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
23%
-39.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 87
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 11.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Dr Malcom Foster (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Ashendene Road, Bayford, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8PX
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 87 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Hertford, SG13 8PX, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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