The short version
Average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
64%
+2.0pp 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)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% 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, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 97
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 9.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Sharon Vessey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Birchwood, Birchanger, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5QL
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 97 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5QL, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Birchanger 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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