The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 323
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 17.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr Rob Getley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Monitoring visit
July 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
New Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7BT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLarkspur Academy
Primary · 742m away
Presdales School
Secondary · 970m away
Kingshill Infant School
Primary · 982m away
St Catherine's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Priors Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Chauncy School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Pinewood School
Special school · 1.3km away
Middleton School
Special school · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery?
Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery currently has 323 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery take?
Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery?
Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery is in Ware, SG12 7BT, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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